D Augmented Heptatonic Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
D Augmented Heptatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Ukulele, 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
How to Play D Augmented Heptatonic on Ukulele
On ukulele, find D on the fret 2 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 3 sharps (F#, A#, C#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the D Augmented Heptatonic scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 7 notes of the scale.
Exotic scales like the Augmented Heptatonic often work best as a melodic layer over a single root drone on D. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.
Ukulele Tips
The compact fretboard of the ukulele makes the D Augmented Heptatonic scale easy to visualize in a single position. Use this to your advantage by memorizing the scale shape relative to chord shapes you already know.
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 7 notes (D, F, F#, G, A, A#, C#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for D Augmented Heptatonic
The D Augmented Heptatonic scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore D Augmented Heptatonic Further
- Harmonize the D Augmented Heptatonic scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- D Augmented Heptatonic on Guitar
- D Augmented Heptatonic on Bass
- D Augmented Heptatonic on Piano