D major pentatonic scale
The D major pentatonic scale consists of the D (Perfect unison), E (Major second), F# (Major third), A (Perfect fifth) and B (Major sixth) notes.
How to play the D major pentatonic scale
- Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
- Play E (Major second) — 2 semitones above D
- Play F# (Major third) — 4 semitones above D
- Play A (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D
- Play B (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above D
- Play all 5 notes in ascending order to perform the D major pentatonic scale