E Minor Augmented Ukulele Arpeggio
Ukulele arpeggio — fretboard diagram
E Minor Augmented Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: E, G, C
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5A
Formula: WH-5
Number of notes: 3
Also known as: m#5, -#5, m+
The E Minor Augmented arpeggio contains 3 notes (E, G, C). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the E Minor Augmented Arpeggio
Play the E Minor Augmented arpeggio whenever a E Minor Augmented 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 Minor Augmented arpeggio uses 3 notes (E, G, C) 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 Minor Augmented Arpeggio on Ukulele
On ukulele, find E around fret 4 and play through the arpeggio tones (E, G, C). With 3 notes, this arpeggio fits within a single chord shape on the ukulele. Try picking through the E Minor Augmented chord form to hear the arpeggio in context.
The E Minor Augmented 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
Start by playing the E Minor Augmented arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, integrate the E Minor Augmented 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.