D Augmented Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram
D Augmented in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals
The D Augmented scale is a symmetrical six-note scale that sounds suspended and dreamlike. On Guitar, it contains the notes D, F, F#, A, A#, C#. Built from interlocking augmented triads, it creates a sense of high harmonic tension and is often used in jazz and film music to depict surreal states of mind. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Impressionist, Experimental. Notable players include John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Oliver Nelson. Use over augmented triads, Maj7#5 chords. Creates a high-tension, surreal quality ideal for jazz and cinematic transitions.
Notes: D, F, F#, A, A#, C#
Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 5P, 5A, 7M
Degrees: 1 #2 3 4 #5 6
Formula: WH-H-WH-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 6
Tuning: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D Augmented in Standard Tuning
- D Augmented in Drop D
- D Augmented in DADGAD
- D Augmented in Open G
- D Augmented in Baritone (B Standard)
- D Augmented in 7-string
- D Augmented in 8-string
- D Augmented in Drop C
- D Augmented in Drop B
- D Augmented in Open D
- D Augmented in Open E
- D Augmented in Open A
- D Augmented in Double Drop D
- D Augmented in Open C