E Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale

E Augmented Heptatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals

The E Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes E, G, G#, A, B, C, D#. It provides maximum chromatic tension and is an ideal tool for creating high-drama resolutions in minor-key compositions. Commonly used in Jazz, Classical, Film Scores. Notable players include Oliver Nelson, Wayne Shorter. Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords in jazz. A dramatic coloring tool for resolutions.

Notes: E, G, G#, A, B, C, D#

Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4P, 5P, 5A, 7M

Degrees: 1 #2 3 4 5 #6 7

Formula: WH-H-H-W-H-WH-H

Number of notes: 7

How to Play E Augmented Heptatonic on Guitar

Start the E Augmented Heptatonic scale in open position, taking advantage of the open E string. Use a three-notes-per-string fingering to cover the full scale in one position, or learn the CAGED shapes to navigate the entire fretboard. An alternative starting point is open position.

The E Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 2 sharps (G#, D#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.

Practice Routine

Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the E Augmented Heptatonic scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.

Exotic scales like the Augmented Heptatonic often work best as a melodic layer over a single root drone on E. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.

Guitar Tips

On guitar, practice the E Augmented Heptatonic scale on a single string from the open position to the 12th fret. This trains your ear to hear the intervals linearly and helps with slide guitar applications.

The E Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 7 notes (E, G, G#, A, B, C, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

CAGED Positions & Patterns for E Augmented Heptatonic

The E Augmented Heptatonic scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.

Explore E Augmented Heptatonic Further

• Harmonize the E Augmented Heptatonic scale — triads & 7th chords
• Browse chord progressions
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Explore E Augmented Heptatonic in Other Tunings

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

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