D Natural Minor Scale
Notes: D, E, F, G, A, B♭, C
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Chords in this scale
Other D scales
MajorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicBluesDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Natural Minor scale in other keys
About the natural minor scale
The natural minor scale (Aeolian mode) sounds darker and more melancholic than the major scale. Every major key has a relative minor that shares its notes. Step pattern: W – H – W – W – H – W – W. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D natural minor scale?
The D natural minor scale is D, E, F, G, A, B♭, C.