B Augmented Heptatonic Cuatro Venezolano Scale
Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (ADF#B)
Frets15
B Augmented Heptatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The B Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Cuatro Venezolano, it contains the notes B, D, D#, E, F#, G, 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: B, D, D#, E, F#, G, 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 (B-F#-D-A)