Play & Compose in D Major

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The Major scale is the backbone of Western music — cheerful and stable. It's the first scale most people learn and underpins pop, folk, and classical melodies.

In the key of D, the D Major scale uses the notes D E F# G A B C#.

Common chords in this key: I (D), ii (E), iii (F#), IV (G), V (A), vi (B), vii° (C#)

Related

• C Major
• G Major
• A Major
• F Major
• D Minor
• D Dorian
• D Blues