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C major augmented scale
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C major augmented scale — chords and intervals
The C major augmented scale is an unstable and rich scale used to bridge complex dominant harmonies. On guitar, its notes are C, D, E, F, G#, A, B. It provides a shifting, liquid texture to music and is used in modern classical and jazz to avoid traditional tonal resolutions. The diatonic chords of C major augmented are C augmented, D minor, E major, F major, G# diminished, A minor, B diminished.
The C major augmented scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 ♯5 6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-3H-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: C augmented, D minor, E major, F major, G# diminished, A minor, B diminished.
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