D blues scale (piano)
The D blues scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areD – F – G – A♭ – A – C. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D blues scale
- Find the root note. Start on D. The shaded keys show the D blues scale ascending from the root up to the next D an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (D – F – G – A♭ – A – C), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The D blues scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in D.
Notes in the D blues scale
The D blues scale is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite. Its notes are D – F – G – A♭ – A – C.
D blues scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D blues scale?
The D blues scale contains the notes D – F – G – A♭ – A – C.
What is the D blues scale used for?
It is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite.
Is the D blues piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.