D Major Pentatonic Scale on Guitar
The D Major Pentatonic Scale has the notes D – E – F# – A – B. Major Pentatonic is a bright five-note scale used in country, rock and pop. Open, sweet and country-flavoured with no tense half steps.
D Major Pentatonic Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | D | E | F# | A | B |
Its relative minor pentatonic is B minor pentatonic: the same five notes, starting from B.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
5 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 1–5)
Position 3 (frets 4–8)
Position 4 (frets 6–10)
Position 5 (frets 9–13)
How to use the D Major Pentatonic Scale
Country, southern rock, pop and blues-rock solos; works over major chords.
Practice tip. Emphasise the 3rd to bring out the major sound, and bend into the notes for a vocal quality.
More Major Pentatonic scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the D Major Pentatonic Scale?
The D Major Pentatonic Scale contains D, E, F#, A, B.
What is the D Major Pentatonic Scale used for?
Major Pentatonic is a bright five-note scale used in country, rock and pop. Use it over major chords in country, pop and rock.
How many notes are in the Major Pentatonic scale?
5 notes: D, E, F#, A, B, then the root D again an octave higher.
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