What notes are in the G# augmented scale?

The G# augmented scale consists of 6 notes: G#, B, C, D#, E and G. These notes together make up the G# augmented scale.

What intervals make up the G# augmented scale?

The G# augmented scale contains the following intervals from its root note (G#): G# (Perfect unison), B (Minor third), C (Major third), D# (Perfect fifth), E (Minor sixth) and G (Major seventh).

G# augmented scale

Q: How do you play the G# augmented scale on piano?

To play the G# augmented scale on piano, start on G# and play the following notes in ascending order: G# (Perfect unison), B (Minor third), C (Major third), D# (Perfect fifth), E (Minor sixth) and G (Major seventh). Each note is played one at a time, stepping through the scale from the root.

The G# augmented scale consists of the G# (Perfect unison), B (Minor third), C (Major third), D# (Perfect fifth), E (Minor sixth) and G (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the G# augmented scale

How to play the G# augmented scale

Find G# (Root) on the piano keyboard
Play B (Minor third) — 3 semitones above G#
Play C (Major third) — 4 semitones above G#
Play D# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above G#
Play E (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above G#
Play G (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above G#
Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the G# augmented scale

Scales with same notes

C augmented scale
E augmented scale

Chords in this scale

G# augmented scale

How to play the G# augmented scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

G# chords

B chords

C chords

D# chords

E chords

G chords