Caug chord with C Lydian Augmented scale
Pairing the Caug chord (Augmented) with the C Lydian Augmented scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Caug chord formula
Interval formula: 1 3 #5. An augmented triad — root, major 3rd and sharp 5th. A symmetric, hanging chord with no clear rest.
C Lydian Augmented scale formula
Formula: 1 2 3 #4 #5 6 7. Classification: unstable.
Fretboard voicings for Caug
Curated Caug shapes that sit naturally inside the C Lydian Augmented scale.
Other scales for Caug
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.