F Major Augmented Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Open E tuning — fretboard diagram
F Major Augmented in Open E — Notes and Intervals
The F Major Augmented scale is an unstable and rich scale used to bridge complex dominant harmonies. On Guitar, its notes are F, G, A, Bb, C#, D, E. It provides a shifting, liquid texture to music and is used in modern classical and jazz to avoid traditional tonal resolutions. Commonly used in Jazz, Modern Classical, Fusion. Notable players include Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock. Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords. Creates a shimmering, unresolved quality for modern jazz and classical passages.
Notes: F, G, A, Bb, C#, D, E
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5A, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 #5 6 7
Formula: W-W-H-WH-H-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Open E (E-B-E-G#-B-E)
Also known as: major #5, ionian augmented, ionian #5
About Open E Tuning
Open E tuning (E-B-E-G#-B-E) produces a bright, full E major chord when strummed open. Structurally identical to Open D but tuned a whole step higher, Open E delivers a snappier, more cutting tone that has defined the sound of electric slide guitar in blues-rock and Southern rock.
Duane Allman used Open E on the Allman Brothers Band's legendary 'Statesboro Blues' and 'At Fillmore East' recordings, establishing it as the definitive electric slide tuning. Derek Trucks carries on this tradition as one of the greatest living slide guitarists. The Black Crowes used Open E for 'She Talks to Angels'. Because three strings are tuned UP from standard (the 3rd, 4th, and 5th), Open E puts more tension on the neck than Open D — this is why many acoustic players prefer Open D, while electric players favor Open E for its brighter bite.
Notable artists: Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, The Black Crowes, Bob Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Best for: Electric slide guitar, Southern rock, blues-rock, and any style that needs bright, singing slide tone with the tonal center of E
Musical Character
An unstable scale that creates a liquid, shifting texture — perfect for avoiding traditional resolutions and keeping harmony in constant motion.
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- F Major Augmented in Standard Tuning
- F Major Augmented in Drop D
- F Major Augmented in DADGAD
- F Major Augmented in Open G
- F Major Augmented in Baritone (B Standard)
- F Major Augmented in 7-string
- F Major Augmented in 8-string
- F Major Augmented in Drop C
- F Major Augmented in Drop B
- F Major Augmented in Open D
- F Major Augmented in Half Step Down
- F Major Augmented in Open A
- F Major Augmented in Double Drop D
- F Major Augmented in Open C