D Major
D Major
Major
Beginner
Root: D
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
D
RootE
Major 2ndF#
Major 3rdG
Perfect 4thA
Perfect 5thB
Major 6thC#
Major 7thInterval Details
D
Root
E
Major 2nd
F#
Major 3rd
G
Perfect 4th
A
Perfect 5th
B
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
2 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
2♯
Difficulty
Beginner