Guitar arpeggio
Ab Augmented Major 7 Guitar Arpeggio
Ab Augmented Major 7 is a four-note seventh-chord arpeggio built from Ab, C, E, and G. It is also commonly called Ab Augmented Major Seventh and AbAugMaj7. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.
- Chord tones
- Ab, C, E, G
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 7
- Semitones
- 0 4 8 11
- Chord symbols
- AbaugMaj7, Ab+Maj7
- Also called
- Ab Augmented Major SeventhAbAugMaj7
How to read this arpeggio
The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent Ab root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.
Use the interactive fretboard to locate the Ab root notes and connect the remaining augmented major 7 chord tones across standard tuning.
This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called Ab Augmented Major Seventh or AbAugMaj7.
Chord construction and defining tones
Ab augmented major 7 is defined by 3 (C), #5 (E), and 7 (G). It combines an augmented triad with the natural seventh for a bright but unsettled extended sound.
Harmonic use
Use this arpeggio over AbaugMaj7, major-seventh sharp-five chords, and melodic-minor harmony that supports both the raised fifth and major seventh.
Practice this arpeggio on guitar
- Play the Ab Augmented Major 7 arpeggio from one Ab root to the next in at least two fretboard positions, saying each note name and interval degree aloud.
- Sequence 3 (C), #5 (E), and 7 (G) through multiple positions and resolve the sharp fifth and major seventh by semitone.
- Improvise over AbaugMaj7, balancing the symmetrical augmented triad with clear resolutions to the root.
Fretboard diagram
Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool
Start with Ab Augmented Major 7 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.
Open in interactive fretboard