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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

C𝄪 Augmented

Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title C𝄪 Augmented
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Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C𝄪regregG♯G♯AAC♯C♯EEF♯F♯E♭E♭BBFFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the C𝄪 Augmented scale?

The C𝄪 Augmented scale uses the notes C𝄪, E♯, E𝄪, G𝄪, A♯, B𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Augmented scale formula?

The Augmented scale follows the interval pattern W+H H W+H H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on C𝄪 to get the C𝄪 Augmented scale.

What chords work over C𝄪 Augmented?

Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.

How do I finger C𝄪 Augmented on Clarinet in Bb?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Augmented scale?

Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.