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G augmented scale on ukulele
G augmented contains G, A♯, B, D, D♯, and F♯. Box 1 places the root on string 2, fret 3.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♯2, 3, 5, ♯5, 7
How do you play the G augmented scale on ukulele?
G augmented in box 1 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 8 notes across 4 strings, from D on the C string at fret 2 up to D on the A string at fret 5. The root falls on the E string at fret 3.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3, 4 | A♯, B |
| 3 (C) | 2, 3 | D, D♯ |
| 2 (E) | 2, 3 | F♯, G |
| 1 (A) | 2, 5 | B, D |
Box 2 · frets 7–10
G augmented in box 2 runs from fret 7 to fret 10, 8 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 C string at fret 7 and the A string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7, 8 | D, D♯ |
| 3 (C) | 7, 10 | G, A♯ |
| 2 (E) | 7, 10 | B, D |
| 1 (A) | 9, 10 | F♯, G |
Why it sounds like that
G augmented is built from the augmented scale formula: 1, ♯2, 3, 5, ♯5, 7. It shares its major 7th and augmented 5th with G harmonic minor, but the ♯2 replaces the natural 2nd. Compare it with G harmonic minor to hear the difference.
When to use it
Use G augmented over G major or G minor when you want a raised second and fifth. It fits the key of B♭ major and its relative minor E minor. The scale suits jazz and fusion lines that need a leading tone into G.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first. The root on string 2, fret 3 keeps the hand low and the pattern compact.
Common questions
What notes are in G augmented?
G augmented contains G, A♯, B, D, D♯, and F♯. The scale has a major 7th and an augmented 5th. It is a six-note scale.
Which chords does G augmented fit?
G augmented fits G major and G minor chords. It also works over B♭ augmented and D augmented. Use it when the harmony has a raised second or fifth.
Is G augmented the same as G harmonic minor?
G augmented differs from G harmonic minor by one note: the ♯2 replaces the natural 2nd. Both scales share the major 7th and augmented 5th. The ♯2 gives G augmented its distinctive colour.