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Lydian Augmented Melodic Minor Scale Positions on Guitar

7 interactive exercises that drill start and end note targets by degree, teaching you to shape phrases that land on your chosen degrees with intent.

Lydian Augmented Scale Positions guitar fretboard preview cycling 7 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.Lydian Augmented Scale Positions guitar fretboard preview cycling 7 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.

In This Lesson:

Lesson Focus:

7 exercises designed to train start and end note targets by degree.

Exercises

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P1 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P2 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P3 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P4 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P5 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P6 Low Root StepRun

  • Melodic Minor Lydian Augmented P7 Low Root StepRun

FAQ

What do Lydian Augmented Melodic Minor Scale Positions train?

What do Lydian Augmented Melodic Minor Scale Positions train?

It drills Lydian Augmented Melodic Minor scale positions inside 7 hand positions so you can navigate the neck without losing the center.

What keys are available for this lesson?

What keys are available for this lesson?

This lesson is available in any key. Set a specific key for focused reps, or switch to Random Key mode to cycle keys automatically.

How do I make this scale sound musical?

How do I make this scale sound musical?

Pick an End Note target by degree (often a chord tone), then build a short line that lands there cleanly. Practice cue: Practice cue: treat tension degrees as approach tones and resolve deliberately to chord tones.

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

Use Jam Mode to generate a computer-backed groove (bass + chords), then loop this lesson in time. Keep the End Note target consistent and practice landing cleanly on beat 1.

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

Some systems (like CAGED or 3-notes-per-string) group the same fretboard information differently. ScaleMode.Pro uses Hand Position Organization (Position 1–7 and Position 1–5 for pentatonic/blues) so your labels stay consistent.

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AboutWritten by Stephen Magreni • Last updated February 6, 2026
  • Play Position 1, Position 2, Position 3, Position 4, Position 5, Position 6, Position 7 using Hand Position Organization (not shape-system labels).
  • Default targets: Low Root.
  • Use Jam Mode to loop a backing groove and drill the same resolution in time.

Credentials: BA University of Pittsburgh — Music Theory. Focuses on musicianship, composition, electronic music, and jazz guitar.

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