E Augmented Seventh Ukulele Arpeggio
Ukulele arpeggio — fretboard diagram
E Augmented Seventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: E, G#, C, D#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A, 7M
Formula: 2W-2W-WH
Number of notes: 4
Also known as: maj7#5, maj7+5, +maj7, ^7#5
The E Augmented Seventh arpeggio contains 4 notes (E, G#, C, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the E Augmented Seventh Arpeggio
Play the E Augmented Seventh arpeggio whenever a E Augmented Seventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The E Augmented Seventh arpeggio uses 4 notes (E, G#, C, D#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play E Augmented Seventh Arpeggio on Ukulele
On ukulele, find E around fret 4 and play through the arpeggio tones (E, G#, C, D#). You may need to move beyond a single chord shape to reach all 4 notes. Practice connecting the arpeggio tones smoothly across adjacent fret positions.
The E Augmented Seventh arpeggio has a symmetrical, ethereal quality built from major thirds. It fits over Eaug, E+, Emaj7#5 chords and is useful for creating a sense of upward motion and harmonic ambiguity.
Practice Routine
Practice the E Augmented Seventh arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the G# an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 5A, 7M) in any register.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, integrate the E Augmented Seventh arpeggio into your fingerpicking by plucking through the chord shape one note at a time. This transforms a static strum into a melodic, harp-like texture that showcases each interval clearly.