Eaug chord with E Whole Tone scale

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

Eaug chord formula

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

E Whole Tone scale formula

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

Fretboard voicings for Eaug

Curated Eaug shapes that sit naturally inside the E Whole Tone scale.

XXO131#51234
Eaug — E shape, frets 0–4
XX13#51123456
Eaug — D shape, frets 1–6
X3#5131345678
Eaug — C shape, frets 3–8
XX113#567891011
Eaug — A shape, frets 6–11
X13#5318910111213
Eaug — G shape, frets 8–13

Other scales for Eaug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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