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F augmented Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

Low E string: E, F, G#, A, C, C#, E at frets 0, 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12

A string: A, C, C#, E, F, G#, A at frets 0, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12

D string: E, F, G#, A, C, C# at frets 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11

G string: G#, A, C, C#, E, F at frets 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10

B string: C, C#, E, F, G#, A at frets 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10

High E string: E, F, G#, A, C, C#, E at frets 0, 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12

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F augmented

The augmented scale is a six note symmetrical scale alternating minor 3rd and half step: root, sharp 2nd, major 3rd, 5th, sharp 5th, major 7th. It interlocks two augmented triads a half step apart, repeating its pattern every major 3rd. Jazz players run it over maj7#5 chords; its symmetry means one fingering transposes around the neck in major-3rd jumps.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

F

I

G♯

#II

A

III

C

V

C♯

#V

E

VII

Same notes, different mode

F augmented uses the same notes as the scales below. Start from a different note and you get a new mode built on the very same note set.

G# six tone symmetricC six tone symmetricE six tone symmetric

augmented in all 12 keys, with chords and related scales

tip
  • The F augmented scale interlocks two augmented triads: arpeggiate them separately (root, III, #V (C#) and #II (G#), V, VII) to see its skeleton.
  • Use it over maj7#5 chords; the major 7th (E) and raised 5th (C#) are both scale tones, which almost no other scale offers.
  • Its symmetry repeats every major 3rd (four frets), so one fingering transposes twice before it recurs at the octave.
  • Slide between the half-step pairs (#II (G#) to III, V to #V (C#), VII to root) for lines that shimmer without sounding chromatic.

How to play F augmented on guitar

Lowest root falls at fret 1 on the low E string, which means the whole shape sits at the bottom of the neck. Roots continue at fret 8 on the A, fret 3 on the D, fret 6 on the B. Open low E and high E stand a major seventh above the root and open A a major third, so the drone option is off in this key. Box work ends at fret 5.

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