G# Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop B tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop B (BF#BEG#C#)
Frets22
G# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B — Notes and Intervals
The G# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes G#, B, C, C#, D#, E, 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: G#, B, C, C#, D#, E, 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: Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Open G
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Open D
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Open E
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Open A
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D
- G# Augmented Heptatonic in Open C