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D major blues Scale
Below you can find guitar and piano scale diagrams, notes, intervals, formulas, and chords
Audible Example
What does a D major blues scale sound like?
D major blues scale
Piano Fingering
How do you play the D major blues scale on the piano?
Notes:
D
E
F
F#
A
B
Intervals:
1P
2M
3m
3M
5P
6M
Guitar Fingering
How do you play the D major blues scale on the guitar?
Notes:
Intervals:
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About the D major blues scale
The major blues scale adds a flat 3rd (the blue note) to the major pentatonic scale, blending major brightness with bluesy grit. It creates a warm, soulful sound that works well over major and dominant chords. It is commonly used in blues, gospel, country, and jazz improvisation.
Notes
What notes are in the D major blues scale
D - E - F - F# - A - B
Formula
What is the formula for the D major blues scale
2M - 2m - 1A - 3m - 2M - 3m
Intervals
What intervals are in the D major blues scale
Root Note
Major 2nd
Minor 3rd
Major 3rd
Perfect 5th
Major 6th