The D♯ Double Harmonic scale contains seven notes: D♯, E, F♯♯, G♯, A♯, B, and C♯♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-A2-H.
D♯ Double Harmonic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | D♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | E | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | F♯♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | G♯ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | A♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | B | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | C♯♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | D♯ | — |
Key Signature
The D♯ Double Harmonic Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
D♯F♯♯G♯A♯C♯♯
Diatonic Chords in the D♯ Double Harmonic Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the D♯ Double Harmonic Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | D♯ Major | Major |
| 2 | II | E Major | Major |
| 3 | iii | F♯♯ Minor | Minor |
| 4 | iv | G♯ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | V | A♯ altered | altered |
| 6 | VI+ | B Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | VII | C♯♯ altered | altered |
D♯ Double Harmonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the D♯ Double Harmonic Scale on piano?
The D♯ Double Harmonic Scale uses the notes D♯ – E – F♯♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯♯ – D♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the D# Double Harmonic Scale?
The D# Double Harmonic Scale contains seven notes: D# – E – Fx – G# – A# – B – Cx. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D# Double Harmonic have?
The D# Double Harmonic Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: D♯, F♯♯, G♯, A♯, C♯♯.
What does the D# Double Harmonic Scale sound like?
The D# Double Harmonic Scale has an exotic, Eastern-European sound built on two augmented seconds. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.