Augmented triad
Augmented triad
1, 3 and ♯5 are built directly into the collection.
Guitar Scales · ChordRevelation
Whole Tone Scale on Guitar — Augmented & Dominant #5 Sound
The Whole Tone scale is built entirely from whole steps, producing a six-note symmetrical sound with no perfect 5th and no semitone leading tone.
Interval formula / structure1–2–3–♯4–♯5–♭7
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Harmony first
Where this scale fits.
ChordRevelation treats scale choice as a relationship between chord formula, function and target — not as a root-name lookup.
Dominant #5
Dominant #5
The scale supports dominant harmony where the raised 5 is part of the sound.
Floating tension
Floating tension
Symmetry weakens a single tonal direction, which can be useful before a strong resolution.
Fretboard practice
Turn the formula into usable guitar vocabulary.
Keep chord tones visible, compare overlays and practice toward the next chord instead of running patterns without a harmonic destination.
Practice
Outline 1–3–#5
Hear the augmented triad before adding the rest of the scale.
Practice
Resolve deliberately
Because the scale is symmetrical, use the next chord to define where the line is going.
Practice
Compare Altered
Both can work on tense dominant sounds, but their available 5ths and tensions differ.
FAQ
Quick answers.
The interval formula is the starting point; Play Over provides the real harmonic context.
What is the formula for whole tone scale?
1–2–3–♯4–♯5–♭7
How should I practice whole tone scale on guitar?
Connect the interval formula to chord tones and real harmonic context, then compare positions on the fretboard instead of memorizing a single box.
Can I use whole tone scale over every chord with the same root?
No. Scale choice depends on chord quality, harmonic function, key context and the next target chord, not only the root name.
ChordRevelation Play Over
See the scale inside the actual chord.
Open the approach on the fretboard, compare chord tones with tensions, keep multiple overlays visible and use the next chord as the resolution target.