Db Major
Db Major
Major
Beginner
Root: Db
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Db
RootEb
Major 2ndF
Major 3rdGb
Perfect 4thAb
Perfect 5thBb
Major 6thC
Major 7thInterval Details
Db
Root
Eb
Major 2nd
F
Major 3rd
Gb
Perfect 4th
Ab
Perfect 5th
Bb
Major 6th
C
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
5 flats (bbbbb)
Modes (Chord Scales)
Db major
Eb dorian
F phrygian
Gb lydian
Ab mixolydian
Bb 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
Db
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Beginner