Ebaug chord with Eb Lydian Augmented scale

Pairing the Ebaug chord (Augmented) with the Eb Lydian Augmented scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Ebaug chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 #5. An augmented triad — root, major 3rd and sharp 5th. A symmetric, hanging chord with no clear rest.

Eb Lydian Augmented scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 #4 #5 6 7. Classification: unstable.

Fretboard voicings for Ebaug

Curated Ebaug shapes that sit naturally inside the Eb Lydian Augmented scale.

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Ebaug — D shape, frets 0–5
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Ebaug — C shape, frets 2–7
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Ebaug — A shape, frets 5–10
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Ebaug — G shape, frets 7–12
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Ebaug — E shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for Ebaug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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