D# Major
D# Major
Major
Beginner
Root: D#
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
D#
RootF
Major 2ndG
Major 3rdG#
Perfect 4thA#
Perfect 5thC
Major 6thD
Major 7thInterval Details
D#
Root
F
Major 2nd
G
Major 3rd
G#
Perfect 4th
A#
Perfect 5th
C
Major 6th
D
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
9 sharps (#########)
Modes (Chord Scales)
D# major
E# dorian
F## phrygian
G# lydian
A# mixolydian
B# minor
C## locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
D#
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♯
Difficulty
Beginner