D Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop D (DADGBE)
Frets22
D Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D — Notes and Intervals
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, 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: Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
- 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 8-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