This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions for the D Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale.
Notes of D Major Pentatonic Scale
The D Major Pentatonic Scale four natural notes and one sharp.
D – E – F# – A – B
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | D | E | F# | A | B |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the D Major Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Parent and Relative Scales
Relative Minor Pentatonic of D Major Pentatonic: B Minor Pentatonic | B – D – E – F# – A
Parent Major Scale of D Major Pentatonic: D Major Scale | D – E – F# – G – A – B – C#
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