SCALE · MAJOR
D Major Scale
The D Major scale contains 7 notes: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#. It has a bright, resolved, joyful character. Also known as Ionian.
Notes
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Intervals
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | E | 2 | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | F# | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 4 | G | 4 | Perfect 4th | 5 |
| 5 | A | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 6 | B | 6 | Major 6th | 9 |
| 7 | C# | 7 | Major 7th | 11 |
Relative minor
D Major shares its key signature with B Minor — they contain the same seven notes but center on different tonics.
Diatonic chords
These are the seven chords built on each scale degree of D Major. They form the harmonic vocabulary of any song in this key.
Drill D Major until it's instinct
Practice D Major in Build the Scale.
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