D melodic minor scale (guitar)
The D melodic minor scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areD – E – F – G – A – B – C♯ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D melodic minor scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (D); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the D melodic minor sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every D melodic minor note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in D, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the D melodic minor scale
The D melodic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz. Its notes are D – E – F – G – A – B – C♯.
D melodic minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D melodic minor scale?
The D melodic minor scale contains the notes D – E – F – G – A – B – C♯.
What is the D melodic minor scale used for?
It is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz.
Is the D melodic minor scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.