A Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale

A Augmented Heptatonic in Open D — Notes and Intervals

The A Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes A, C, C#, D, E, F, G#. 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: A, C, C#, D, E, F, G#

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: Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• A Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D
• A Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Open G
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string
• A Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Open E
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Open A
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D
• A Augmented Heptatonic in Open C

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