A Augmented Heptatonic Cuatro Venezolano Scale

Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

A augmented heptatonic scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A augmented heptatonic scale on 4-string guitar with 15 frets. Notes: C, C#, D, E, F, G#, A.CC#DEFG#ACC#DG#ACC#DEFG#ADEFG#ACC#DEFACC#DEFG#AC13579111213

A Augmented Heptatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Cuatro Venezolano, it contains the notes A, C, C#, D, E, F, G#. 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, C, C#, D, E, F, G#

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 (B-F#-D-A)

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