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E♭ ionian augmented scale on ukulele
E♭ ionian augmented runs E♭, F, G, A♭, B, C, D. Its raised fifth keeps the root on string 3, fret 3 in Box 1.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, 4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the E♭ ionian augmented scale on ukulele?
E♭ ionian augmented in box 1 runs from fret 0 to fret 3, 9 notes across 4 strings, from C on the C string at fret 0 up to C on the A string at fret 3. The root falls on the C string at fret 3.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 0, 1 | G, A♭ |
| 3 (C) | 0, 2, 3 | C, D, E♭ |
| 2 (E) | 1, 3 | F, G |
| 1 (A) | 2, 3 | B, C |
Box 2 · frets 3–6
E♭ ionian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 3 to fret 6, 9 notes across 4 strings, from E♭ on the C string at fret 3 up to E♭ on the A string at fret 6. The root falls on the C string at fret 3 and the A string at fret 6.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4, 5 | B, C |
| 3 (C) | 3, 5 | E♭, F |
| 2 (E) | 3, 4 | G, A♭ |
| 1 (A) | 3, 5, 6 | C, D, E♭ |
Box 3 · frets 5–8
E♭ ionian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 5 to fret 8, 11 notes across 4 strings, from F on the C string at fret 5 up to F on the A string at fret 8. The root falls on the G string at fret 8 and the A string at fret 6.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 5, 7, 8 | C, D, E♭ |
| 3 (C) | 5, 7, 8 | F, G, A♭ |
| 2 (E) | 7, 8 | B, C |
| 1 (A) | 5, 6, 8 | D, E♭, F |
Box 4 · frets 7–10
E♭ ionian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 7 to fret 10, 10 notes across 4 strings, from G on the C string at fret 7 up to G on the A string at fret 10. The root falls on the G string at fret 8.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7, 8, 10 | D, E♭, F |
| 3 (C) | 7, 8 | G, A♭ |
| 2 (E) | 7, 8, 10 | B, C, D |
| 1 (A) | 8, 10 | F, G |
Why it sounds like that
E♭ ionian augmented is E♭ major with the fifth raised a semitone. The augmented fifth sits eight semitones from the root, and the scale keeps the major third, major sixth, and major seventh. The pattern is W, W, H, 1½, H, W, H.
When to use it
E♭ ionian augmented fits E♭ augmented and E♭ augmented major 7th. The leading tone D resolves to E♭. Use it for augmented colours in jazz or film music.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first. It places the root on string 3, fret 3 and covers frets 0–3 for easy access to the raised fifth.
Common questions
What notes are in E♭ ionian augmented?
E♭ ionian augmented contains E♭, F, G, A♭, B, C, and D. The scale has a major third and a raised fifth. The raised fifth is the note B. It is also spelled D♯ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords fit E♭ ionian augmented?
E♭ ionian augmented fits E♭ augmented and E♭ augmented major 7th chords. The scale's raised fifth matches the augmented chord's fifth. The major seventh is also a chord tone.
What is the key signature of E♭ ionian augmented?
E♭ ionian augmented has a key signature of 3 flats. The scale contains the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B, C, and D. The raised fifth is B.