Bbaug chord with Bb Whole Tone scale

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

Bbaug chord formula

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

Bb Whole Tone scale formula

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

Fretboard voicings for Bbaug

Curated Bbaug shapes that sit naturally inside the Bb Whole Tone scale.

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Bbaug — A shape, frets 0–5
X13#531234567
Bbaug — G shape, frets 2–7
XX131#55678910
Bbaug — E shape, frets 5–10
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Bbaug — D shape, frets 7–12
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Bbaug — C shape, frets 9–14

Other scales for Bbaug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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