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D# Diminished Guitar Scale in Double Drop D

Diminished scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Double Drop D.

Formula 1 2 b3 4 b5 b6 6 7
Tuning D B G D A D
Scale Notes 8 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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D D
D#
F
F#
G#
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G#
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G#
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D D
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G#
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Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------1--3--4--|
G|------------------------------1--2--4-----------|
D|------------------0--1--3--4--------------------|
A|---------0--2--3--------------------------------|
D|1--3--4-----------------------------------------|

Pattern shows scale notes in 0-4 frets for position 1.

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

D# Diminished in Double Drop D tuning puts the notes D#, F, F#, G#, A, B, C, D under your fingers in a layout that feels tense, patterned and highly dramatic. Double Drop D lowers both E strings so the neck gains matching low and high D anchors, which is useful for droning melody notes, fingerstyle arrangements and wide unisons. On this page you can switch between all visible notes or five smaller positions, study a pre-rendered tab pattern for each zone and match the sound against chords that stay inside the scale. Because the interval formula is 1 2 b3 4 b5 b6 6 7, every diagram here is generated from exact semitone math instead of guessed text. Start with Position 1 to lock in the tonic, then connect Positions 2 and 3 so you can move into riffs, lead fills and improvised phrases without losing the key center.

Overview

Diminished sounds tense, patterned and highly dramatic and is especially useful for transition runs, shred lines and diminished dominant colour. Double Drop D feels symmetrical on the outside strings and strong for drones.

Pro Tip

Sequence the repeating interval pattern and resolve the tension on a strong chord tone. In Double Drop D, it opens up mirrored shapes at the top and bottom of the fretboard.

  • D#
  • F
  • F#
  • G#
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

Chord options generated from the same note pool.

  • D#dimdiminished
  • Fdimdiminished
  • Fm7b5minor 7 flat 5
  • F7dominant 7
  • Fmminor
  • Fmajor
  • F5power
  • F#dimdiminished
  • G#dimdiminished
  • G#m7b5minor 7 flat 5

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