Dbaug chord with Db Whole Tone scale

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

Dbaug chord formula

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

Db Whole Tone scale formula

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

Fretboard voicings for Dbaug

Curated Dbaug shapes that sit naturally inside the Db Whole Tone scale.

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Dbaug — C shape, frets 0–5
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Dbaug — A shape, frets 3–8
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Dbaug — G shape, frets 5–10
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Dbaug — E shape, frets 8–13
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Dbaug — D shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for Dbaug

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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