D minor scale (guitar)
The D 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 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 minor sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every D 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 minor scale
The D minor scale is the natural minor scale, with its darker, more serious sound. Its notes are D – E – F – G – A – B♭ – C.
D minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D minor scale?
The D minor scale contains the notes D – E – F – G – A – B♭ – C.
What is the D minor scale used for?
It is the natural minor scale, with its darker, more serious sound.
Is the D minor scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.