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Diatonic · D root
D Major
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it.
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Notes in D Major
DRoot
E2nd
F#3rd
G4th
A5th
B6th
C#7th
DOctave
Hear D Major
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Scales from D
Often Confused With
About the D Major Scale
The D major scale contains the notes D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-1-2-2-2-1 and belongs to the diatonic family.
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.