Daug chord with D Whole Tone scale

Pairing the Daug chord (Augmented) with the D Whole Tone scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Daug chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 #5. An augmented triad — root, major 3rd and sharp 5th. A symmetric, hanging chord with no clear rest.

D Whole Tone scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 #4 #5 b7. Classification: symmetric.

Fretboard voicings for Daug

Curated Daug shapes that sit naturally inside the D Whole Tone scale.

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Daug — D shape, frets 1–5
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Daug — C shape, frets 1–6
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Daug — A shape, frets 4–9
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Daug — G shape, frets 6–11
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Daug — E shape, frets 9–14

Other scales for Daug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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