D# augmented scale

The D# augmented scale consists of the D# (Perfect unison), F# (Minor third), G (Major third), A# (Perfect fifth), B (Minor sixth) and D (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the D# augmented scale

How to play the D# augmented scale

  1. Find D# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play F# (Minor third) — 3 semitones above D#
  3. Play G (Major third) — 4 semitones above D#
  4. Play A# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D#
  5. Play B (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above D#
  6. Play D (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above D#
  7. Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the D# augmented scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

D# chords

F# chords

G chords

A# chords

B chords

D chords