Root & scale

A# double harmonic major

A♯

I

A♯maj
B

bII

Bmaj
C𝄪

iii

C𝄪m
D♯

iv

D♯m
E♯

V

E#maj♭5
F♯

bVI+

F♯aug
G𝄪

VII

B7no5/G𝄪

Fretboard positions

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E4
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
B3
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
G3
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
C𝄪3
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
G𝄪2
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
E2
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
G𝄪
A♯
B
C
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
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Listen to the A# double harmonic major scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the A# double harmonic major scale

The Double Harmonic Major scale, also known as the Byzantine scale, features two augmented seconds. It is known for its exotic and Middle Eastern sound, commonly used in both classical and modern music.

tip
  • The Double Harmonic Major scale, also known as the Byzantine scale, has a distinctly exotic sound due to its flat 2nd (bII) and raised 7th (VII). It’s ideal for Middle Eastern and classical music.
  • Use the Double Harmonic Major scale to evoke an exotic, dramatic mood in compositions or improvisations, especially over dominant chords.
  • Incorporate the Double Harmonic Major scale in film scoring or world music to add a mystical, ancient sound, particularly in scenes requiring tension and grandeur.
  • Focus on the flat 2nd (bII) and raised 7th (VII) intervals to create dramatic tension, perfect for modal or classical compositions.
  • Blend the Double Harmonic Major scale with harmonic minor scales to create more complex, exotic harmonies, ideal for fusion or progressive rock.