D istrian scale

The D istrian scale consists of the D (Perfect unison), D# (Minor second), F (Minor third), F# (Major third), G# (Diminished fifth) and A (Perfect fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the D istrian scale

How to play the D istrian scale

  1. Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play D# (Minor second) — 1 semitone above D
  3. Play F (Minor third) — 3 semitones above D
  4. Play F# (Major third) — 4 semitones above D
  5. Play G# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above D
  6. Play A (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D
  7. Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the D istrian scale

Chords in this scale