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61.44Mode 3 — Lydian augmented
We do not need every melodic-minor mode equally.
But one more is worth recognizing.
C melodic minor starting on E♭:
E♭ F G A B C D.
Relative:
1 2 3 ♯4 ♯5 6 7.
This is:
Lydian augmented.