B Augmented Seventh Guitar Arpeggio

B Augmented Seventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals

Notes: B, D#, G, A#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A, 7M

Formula: 2W-2W-WH

Number of notes: 4

Also known as: maj7#5, maj7+5, +maj7, ^7#5

The B Augmented Seventh arpeggio contains 4 notes (B, D#, G, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

When to Use the B Augmented Seventh Arpeggio

Play the B Augmented Seventh arpeggio whenever a B Augmented Seventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.

Arpeggio vs. Scale

The B Augmented Seventh arpeggio uses 4 notes (B, D#, G, A#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.

How to Play B Augmented Seventh Arpeggio on Guitar

Root your B Augmented Seventh arpeggio at fret 7 on the 6th (low E), or alternatively at 2nd fret on the A string. This 4-note arpeggio (B, D#, G, A#) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.

The B Augmented Seventh arpeggio has a symmetrical, ethereal quality built from major thirds. It fits over Baug, B+, Bmaj7#5 chords and is useful for creating a sense of upward motion and harmonic ambiguity.

Practice Routine

Start by playing the B Augmented Seventh arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.

Guitar Tips

Try playing the B Augmented Seventh arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding B major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.

Related Resources

Explore B Augmented Seventh in Other Tunings

• B Augmented Seventh in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
• B Augmented Seventh in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
• B Augmented Seventh in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
• B Augmented Seventh in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
• B Augmented Seventh in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
• B Augmented Seventh in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
• B Augmented Seventh in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
• B Augmented Seventh in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
• B Augmented Seventh in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
• B Augmented Seventh in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
• B Augmented Seventh in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
• B Augmented Seventh in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
• B Augmented Seventh in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
• B Augmented Seventh in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)

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