Abaug chord with Ab Whole Tone scale

Pairing the Abaug chord (Augmented) with the Ab Whole Tone scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Abaug chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 #5. An augmented triad — root, major 3rd and sharp 5th. A symmetric, hanging chord with no clear rest.

Ab Whole Tone scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 #4 #5 b7. Classification: symmetric.

Fretboard voicings for Abaug

Curated Abaug shapes that sit naturally inside the Ab Whole Tone scale.

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Abaug — G shape, frets 0–5
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Abaug — E shape, frets 3–8
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Abaug — D shape, frets 5–10
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Abaug — C shape, frets 7–12
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Abaug — A shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for Abaug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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