Guitar arpeggio

Eb Augmented Major 7 Guitar Arpeggio

Eb Augmented Major 7 is a four-note seventh-chord arpeggio built from Eb, G, B, and D. It is also commonly called Eb Augmented Major Seventh and EbAugMaj7. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
Eb, G, B, D
Formula
1 3 #5 7
Semitones
0 4 8 11
Chord symbols
EbaugMaj7, Eb+Maj7
Also called
Eb Augmented Major SeventhEbAugMaj7

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent Eb root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the Eb root notes and connect the remaining augmented major 7 chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called Eb Augmented Major Seventh or EbAugMaj7.

Chord construction and defining tones

3G
#5B
7D

Eb 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 EbaugMaj7, major-seventh sharp-five chords, and melodic-minor harmony that supports both the raised fifth and major seventh.

Practice this arpeggio on guitar

  1. Play the Eb Augmented Major 7 arpeggio from one Eb root to the next in at least two fretboard positions, saying each note name and interval degree aloud.
  2. Sequence 3 (G), #5 (B), and 7 (D) through multiple positions and resolve the sharp fifth and major seventh by semitone.
  3. Improvise over EbaugMaj7, balancing the symmetrical augmented triad with clear resolutions to the root.

Fretboard diagram

Eb Augmented Major 7 Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning
Eb Augmented Major 7 Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning.

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with Eb Augmented Major 7 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

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