D Major Scale
The notes of the D Major scale, on a piano and by degree — D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯.
About this scale
The D major scale has the notes D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯. Like every major scale it follows the step pattern W–W–H–W–W–W–H (whole and half steps), which gives it its bright, resolved sound.
Its relative minor shares exactly these notes but starts on the sixth degree. Play the scale and hear it on the interactive scale finder, or line the key up with its signature on the circle of fifths.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the D Major major scale?
The D major scale is D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯. Its formula is W–W–H–W–W–W–H.
What is the relative minor of D major?
The relative minor is B minor — the same notes starting on the sixth degree.
Practice it in time & in tune
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