D Augmented Heptatonic Banjo 5 String Scale
Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (Open G) (GDGBD)
Frets22
D Augmented Heptatonic in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Banjo 5 String, it contains the notes D, F, F#, G, A, A#, C#. It provides maximum chromatic tension and is an ideal tool for creating high-drama resolutions in minor-key compositions. Commonly used in Jazz, Classical, Film Scores. Notable players include Oliver Nelson, Wayne Shorter. Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords in jazz. A dramatic coloring tool for resolutions.
Notes: D, F, F#, G, A, A#, C#
Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4P, 5P, 5A, 7M
Degrees: 1 #2 3 4 5 #6 7
Formula: WH-H-H-W-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)