D♭ Augmented
Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the D♭ Augmented scale?
The D♭ Augmented scale uses the notes D♭, F♭, F, A♭, B𝄫, C (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Augmented scale formula?
The Augmented scale follows the interval pattern W+H H W+H H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on D♭ to get the D♭ Augmented scale.
What chords work over D♭ Augmented?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger D♭ Augmented on French Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
When would I use the Augmented scale?
Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.