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C augmented

The Augmented scale is a symmetrical scale consisting of alternating minor third and half steps. It provides a unique and complex sound used in modern and classical music.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I

D♯

#II

E

III

G

V

G♯

#V

B

VII

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Augmented scale is symmetrical, built from repeating major 3rds, making it ideal for creating angular, dissonant melodies in jazz and classical music.
  • Use the Augmented scale to improvise over augmented chords or dominant 7th chords with sharp 5ths, focusing on its symmetrical nature for unique phrasing.
  • Practice creating tension with the augmented intervals, which can lead smoothly into major or minor resolutions, especially in ii-V-I jazz progressions.
  • Incorporate the Augmented scale into fusion or avant-garde compositions, where its dissonance can add a sense of unpredictability and harmonic richness.
  • Try alternating between the Augmented scale and whole-tone scales to create fluid, chromatic passages in modern jazz or classical pieces.

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