G Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop C tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop C (CGCFAD)
Frets22
G Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C — Notes and Intervals
The G Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes G, A#, B, C, D, D#, F#. 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, A#, B, C, D, D#, F#
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 C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
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 B
- 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