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D harmonic major scale
Fretboard diagram
D harmonic major scale — chords and intervals
The D harmonic major scale is a hybrid that combines the brightness of a major third with the sadness of a minor sixth. On guitar, it contains the notes D, E, F#, G, A, Bb, C#. It creates a unique bright-yet-sad tension that is common in film music to depict complex emotions that are not purely happy or sad. The diatonic chords of D harmonic major are D major, E diminished, F# minor, G minor, A major, Bb augmented, C# diminished.
The D harmonic major scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-H-3H-H.
Diatonic chords: D major, E diminished, F# minor, G minor, A major, Bb augmented, C# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the D harmonic major scale on guitar.