D# Augmented Heptatonic Guitar Scale
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The D# Augmented Heptatonic scale is a seven-note expansion of the augmented scale. On Guitar, it contains the notes D#, E##, G, G#, A#, B, D. 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#, E##, G, G#, A#, B, D
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
Musical Character
A 7-note expansion of the augmented scale that provides maximum chromatic tension — ideal for creating high-drama minor-key resolutions.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Jazz, Classical, Film Scores
Notable players: Oliver Nelson, Wayne Shorter
How to Use the D# Augmented Heptatonic Scale
Use over augmented and Maj7#5 chords in jazz. A dramatic coloring tool for resolutions.
Origin & Background
An expanded augmented scale for orchestral and jazz contexts requiring more chromatic options.
How to Play D# Augmented Heptatonic on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 11 on the 6th (low E) to find your D# root note. Use a three-notes-per-string fingering to cover the full scale in one position, or learn the CAGED shapes to navigate the entire fretboard. An alternative starting point is 6th fret on the A string.
The D# Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 4 sharps (D#, E##, G#, A#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing
Set a metronome to 100 BPM and play the D# Augmented Heptatonic scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
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. This scale is especially effective in classical contexts.
Guitar Tips
On guitar, practice the D# Augmented Heptatonic scale on a single string from the open position to the 12th fret. This trains your ear to hear the intervals linearly and helps with slide guitar applications. Aim for a dramatic quality in your phrasing to match the natural character of this scale.
Related Scales
The D# Augmented Heptatonic scale contains 7 notes (D#, E##, G, G#, A#, B, D). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each shape and pattern on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges. Practice ascending and descending from the root note to learn the sound of this scale.
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
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Explore D# Augmented Heptatonic in Other Tunings
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- D# Augmented Heptatonic in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)