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SCALE · ON COR ANGLAIS

G Augmented

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

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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Keyboard
GBDGBDGBDGB♭E♭F♯B♭E♭F♯B♭E♭F♯
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Questions
What notes are in the G Augmented scale?

The G Augmented scale uses the notes G, B♭, B, D, E♭, F♯ (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 G to get the G Augmented scale.

What chords work over G 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 G Augmented on Cor Anglais?

On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.

When would I use the Augmented scale?

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