G Augmented Ukulele Arpeggio
Ukulele arpeggio — fretboard diagram
G Augmented Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: G, B, D#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5A
Formula: 2W-2W
Number of notes: 3
Also known as: aug, +, +5, ^#5
The G Augmented arpeggio contains 3 notes (G, B, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the G Augmented Arpeggio
Play the G Augmented arpeggio whenever a G 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 G Augmented arpeggio uses 3 notes (G, B, 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 G Augmented Arpeggio on Ukulele
On ukulele, find G around the open strings and play through the arpeggio tones (G, B, D#). With 3 notes, this arpeggio fits within a single chord shape on the ukulele. Try picking through the G Augmented chord form to hear the arpeggio in context.
The G Augmented arpeggio has a symmetrical, ethereal quality built from major thirds. It fits over Gaug, G+, Gmaj7#5 chords and is useful for creating a sense of upward motion and harmonic ambiguity.
Practice Routine
Play the G Augmented arpeggio as whole notes over a backing track or drone on G. Focus on intonation and tone quality for each of the 3 notes (G, B, D#). After a few passes, begin improvising short melodic phrases built from these arpeggio tones, connecting them with passing notes.
Ukulele Tips
The ukulele's re-entrant tuning creates natural voice leading within the G Augmented arpeggio. Experiment with picking patterns that take advantage of the high G string to create unexpected interval leaps within the arpeggio shape.