D# Augmented Heptatonic Cuatro Venezolano Scale

D# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The D# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Cuatro Venezolano, it contains the notes D#, E##, G, G#, A#, B, D. 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#, E##, G, G#, A#, B, D

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 (B-F#-D-A)

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• D# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning

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