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E augmented scale

The E augmented scale is made of the notes E, F×, G♯, B, B♯, D♯. It has 6 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 ♯2 3 5 ♯5 7.

Symmetric · 6 notes

Note names
  1. 1E
  2. ♯2F×
  3. 3G♯
  4. 5B
  5. ♯5B♯
  6. 7D♯

PatternW+H – H – W+H – H – W+H – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Built by repeating the same pattern of intervals over and over. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

Mode and chords

A six-note symmetric scale alternating a minor 3rd and a semitone. It joins two augmented triads and is used over the maj7♯5 chord in modern jazz.

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the E augmented scale?
The notes are E, F×, G♯, B, B♯, D♯.
What is the pattern of the E augmented scale?
The sequence of steps is W+H – H – W+H – H – W+H – H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♯2 3 5 ♯5 7.
Which chords is the E augmented scale used over?
It is used over Emaj7, Em(maj7), Emaj7♯5: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.