Gaug7 chord with G Altered scale

Pairing the Gaug7 chord (Aug7) with the G Altered scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Gaug7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 #5 b7. A dominant 7th with a sharp 5th (7#5). A tense, whole-tone dominant with a strong upward pull.

G Altered scale formula

Formula: 1 b2 #2 3 b5 #5 b7. Classification: dominant-specialized.

Other scales for Gaug7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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