Root & scale

D# mixolydian augmented

D♯

I+

D♯aug
E♯

ii

E♯m
F𝄪

III

F𝄪majb5
G♯

IV

G♯maj
A𝄪

#V

C#7no5/A𝄪
B♯

vi

B♯m
C♯

bVII

C♯maj

Fretboard positions

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E4
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
A𝄪3
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
F𝄪3
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
D3
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
A2
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
E2
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
A𝄪
B♯
C♯
D
D♯
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Listen to the D# mixolydian augmented scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the D# mixolydian augmented scale

The Mixolydian Augmented scale features an augmented fifth, blending the Mixolydian mode with an unusual and vibrant twist.

tip
  • The Mixolydian Augmented scale raises the 5th (V#) in the traditional Mixolydian mode, creating a dominant sound with added tension. It’s ideal for jazz, fusion, and progressive rock.
  • Use the raised 5th (V#) in the Mixolydian Augmented scale to add tension and harmonic color over dominant chords.
  • Incorporate this scale in jazz improvisation over V7 chords, where the augmented 5th provides an unexpected resolution.
  • Blend the Mixolydian Augmented scale with diminished or altered scales to explore advanced harmonic ideas in jazz and fusion contexts.
  • Practice using this scale in fast, syncopated lines to add a modern, edgy feel to your solos, particularly in jazz fusion or experimental rock.