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E major augmented scale
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E major augmented scale — chords and intervals
The E major augmented scale is an unstable and rich scale used to bridge complex dominant harmonies. On guitar, its notes are E, F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#. 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 E major augmented are E augmented, F# minor, G# major, A major, C diminished, C# minor, D# diminished.
The E major augmented scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 ♯5 6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-3H-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: E augmented, F# minor, G# major, A major, C diminished, C# minor, D# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the E major augmented scale on guitar.