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
E♭F♯B♭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 – Eb – F# – G – A – Bb – C#. 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: E♭, F♯, B♭, 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.