B Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale — Open D
Guitar scale in Open D tuning — fretboard diagram
B Augmented Heptatonic in Open D — Notes and Intervals
The B Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes B, D, D#, E, F#, G, A#. 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: B, D, D#, E, F#, G, A#
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-D-F#-A-D)
About Open D Tuning
Open D tuning (D-A-D-F#-A-D) produces a full D major chord when strummed open, creating a warm, resonant sound that has been a staple of slide guitar, folk, and acoustic music for over a century. The three D strings create a deep, droning foundation that makes even simple chord shapes sound lush and full.
Open D is closely related to Open E (same intervals, just a whole step lower) but puts less tension on the guitar neck, making it safer for acoustic instruments. It was a favorite of Joni Mitchell, who used it extensively for her unique chord voicings, and Bob Dylan, who popularized it in folk-rock. For slide players, Open D provides the same intuitive major-chord-at-any-fret approach as Open G but with a warmer, deeper character.
Notable artists: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Bruce Cockburn, Elmore James
Best for: Slide guitar, folk fingerpicking, singer-songwriter arrangements, and acoustic compositions with rich open-string resonance
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Standard Tuning
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D
- B Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Open G
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- B Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string
- B Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Open E
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Open A
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D
- B Augmented Heptatonic in Open C