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E𝄫 Augmented

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

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 title E𝄫 Augmented
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title E𝄫 Augmented
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
E𝄫1234567partial 3
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — E𝄫 sounds partial 3
partial 1 — G1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — G2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — D3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — G3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — B3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — D4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — F4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — G4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — A4 (+4¢)9partial 10 — B4 (-14¢)10partial 11 — C♯5 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — D5 (+2¢)12
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Questions
What notes are in the E𝄫 Augmented scale?

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

What chords work over E𝄫 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 E𝄫 Augmented on Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Augmented scale?

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