What are the notes of the F augmented scale?

The notes are F, G♯, A, C, C♯, E.

What is the pattern of the F 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 F augmented scale used over?

It is used over Fmaj7, Fm(maj7), Fmaj7♯5: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.

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F augmented scale

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

Symmetric · 6 notes

Note names

1F
♯2G♯
3A
5C
♯5C♯
7E

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.

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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.

Used overFmaj7 Fm(maj7)Fmaj7♯5

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 F augmented scale?: The notes are F, G♯, A, C, C♯, E.
What is the pattern of the F 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 F augmented scale used over?: It is used over Fmaj7, Fm(maj7), Fmaj7♯5: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 9, 2026.