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F♯ ionian augmented scale on ukulele
F♯ ionian augmented runs F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯♯, D♯, E♯. Its raised fifth keeps the root on string 3, fret 6 in Box 1.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, 4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the F♯ ionian augmented scale on ukulele?
F♯ ionian augmented in box 1 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 9 notes across 4 strings, from C♯♯ on the C string at fret 2 up to C♯♯ on the A string at fret 5. The root falls on the E string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3, 4 | A♯, B |
| 3 (C) | 2, 3, 5 | C♯♯, D♯, E♯ |
| 2 (E) | 2, 4 | F♯, G♯ |
| 1 (A) | 2, 5 | B, C♯♯ |
Box 2 · frets 6–9
F♯ ionian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 6 to fret 9, 9 notes across 4 strings, from F♯ on the C string at fret 6 up to F♯ on the A string at fret 9. The root falls on the C string at fret 6 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7, 8 | C♯♯, D♯ |
| 3 (C) | 6, 8 | F♯, G♯ |
| 2 (E) | 6, 7 | A♯, B |
| 1 (A) | 6, 8, 9 | D♯, E♯, F♯ |
Box 3 · frets 8–11
F♯ ionian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 11 notes across 4 strings, from G♯ on the C string at fret 8 up to G♯ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the G string at fret 11 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8, 10, 11 | D♯, E♯, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 8, 10, 11 | G♯, A♯, B |
| 2 (E) | 10, 11 | C♯♯, D♯ |
| 1 (A) | 8, 9, 11 | E♯, F♯, G♯ |
Why it sounds like that
F♯ ionian augmented is F♯ 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
F♯ ionian augmented fits F♯ augmented and F♯ augmented major 7th. The leading tone E♯ resolves to F♯. 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 6 and covers frets 2–5 for easy access to the raised fifth.
Common questions
What notes are in F♯ ionian augmented?
F♯ ionian augmented contains F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯♯, D♯, and E♯. The scale has a major third and a raised fifth. The raised fifth is the note C♯♯. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords fit F♯ ionian augmented?
F♯ ionian augmented fits F♯ augmented and F♯ 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 F♯ ionian augmented?
F♯ ionian augmented has a key signature of 6 sharps. The scale contains the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯♯, D♯, and E♯. The raised fifth is C♯♯.