Guitar arpeggio
E Augmented Major 7 Guitar Arpeggio
E Augmented Major 7 is a four-note seventh-chord arpeggio built from E, G#, B#, and D#. It is also commonly called E Augmented Major Seventh and EAugMaj7. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.
- Chord tones
- E, G#, B#, D#
- Formula
- 1 3 #5 7
- Semitones
- 0 4 8 11
- Chord symbols
- EaugMaj7, E+Maj7
- Also called
- E Augmented Major SeventhEAugMaj7
How to read this arpeggio
The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent E root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.
Use the interactive fretboard to locate the E root notes and connect the remaining augmented major 7 chord tones across standard tuning.
This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called E Augmented Major Seventh or EAugMaj7.
Chord construction and defining tones
E augmented major 7 is defined by 3 (G#), #5 (B#), and 7 (D#). It combines an augmented triad with the natural seventh for a bright but unsettled extended sound.
Harmonic use
Use this arpeggio over EaugMaj7, 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 E Augmented Major 7 arpeggio from one E root to the next in at least two fretboard positions, saying each note name and interval degree aloud.
- Sequence 3 (G#), #5 (B#), and 7 (D#) through multiple positions and resolve the sharp fifth and major seventh by semitone.
- Improvise over EaugMaj7, balancing the symmetrical augmented triad with clear resolutions to the root.
Fretboard diagram
Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool
Start with E Augmented Major 7 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.
Open in interactive fretboard