B Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale

B Augmented Heptatonic in Open G — Notes and Intervals

The B Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, 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: Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• B Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D
• B Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
• B Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string
• B Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Open D
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Open E
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Open A
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D
• B Augmented Heptatonic in Open C

← All Guitar scales in Open G tuning