C# Augmented Heptatonic Banjo 5 String Scale

Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram

C# augmented heptatonic scale — 5-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C# augmented heptatonic scale on 5-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: E, F, F#, G#, A, C, C#.EFF#G#ACC#EFF#G#ACCC#EFF#G#ACC#EFF#G#AG#ACC#EFF#G#ACC#EFEFF#G#ACC#EFF#G#ACG#ACC#EFF#G#ACC#EF1357911121315171921

C# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals

The C# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Banjo 5 String, it contains the notes C#, E, F, F#, G#, A, C. 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: C#, E, F, F#, G#, A, C

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

Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)

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