D# Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning8-string (F#BEADGBE)
Frets24
D# Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string — Notes and Intervals
The D# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, 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: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open G
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open D
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open E
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open A
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open C