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