D major scale (piano)
The D major scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areD – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D major scale
- Find the root note. Start on D. The shaded keys show the D major 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 – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The D major scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in D.
Notes in the D major scale
The D major scale is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half. Its notes are D – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯.
D major scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D major scale?
The D major scale contains the notes D – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯.
What is the D major scale used for?
It is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half.
Is the D major piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.