A# Augmented Heptatonic Charango Scale

A# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Charango, it contains the notes A#, B##, D, D#, F, E##, A. 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: A#, B##, D, D#, F, E##, A

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 (E-A-E-C-G)

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• A# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning

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