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D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale

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D – F – G – A – B – D
Formula:m3-W-W-W-m3
Intervals:P1-m3-P4-P5-M6

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Introduction

D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale on piano — D, F, G, A, B, D
The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale shown on a piano keyboard: D, F, G, A, B, D.

The D Minor 6 Pentatonic scale contains five notes: D, F, G, A, and B. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern m3-W-W-W-m3.

D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale Notes

DegreeNameNoteInterval
1RootDP1
♭3Minor 3rdFm3
4Perfect 4thGP4
5Perfect 5thAP5
6Major 6thBM6
8OctaveDP8

Key Signature

The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, F Major — 1 flat (B♭).

B♭

Written as accidentals

B♮

Order of flats

Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.

B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭

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D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the notes of the D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale on piano?
The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale uses the notes D – F – G – A – B – D. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale?
The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale contains five notes: D – F – G – A – B. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D Minor 6 Pentatonic have?
The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, F Major — 1 flat: B♭. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: B♮.
What is the relative major of D Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The relative major of D Minor 6 Pentatonic is F Major. Both scales share the same key signature and the same seven notes — the difference is which note feels like "home." Switching between a minor key and its relative major is one of the most common ways composers shift mood without changing the underlying notes.
What chords are in the key of D Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of D Minor 6 Pentatonic are: i – D Minor, ii° – E Diminished, III – F Major, iv – G Minor, v – A Minor, VI – A# Major, VII – C Major. A classic progression in D Minor 6 Pentatonic is i – VI – iv – v (D Minor → A# Major → G Minor → A Minor).
What is the parallel major of D Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The parallel major of D Minor 6 Pentatonic is D Major. "Parallel" means same root note, opposite mode — the two scales differ by three notes (the third, sixth, and seventh are lowered in minor). Borrowing chords from the parallel key is a popular way to add color to a progression.
What does the D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale sound like?
The D Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale has the foundation of rock, blues, and pop guitar solos — minor without the unstable second and sixth. With only five notes, the pentatonic scale avoids the most dissonant intervals — every note in the scale sounds good against every other, which makes it ideal for soloing.

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References & Further Reading

How this scale page is sourced & verified

The note names, intervals, fingering, and harmony on this page are drawn from the established body of Western music theory and verified against the conventions below — the same fundamentals taught in conservatories and music programs. We list categories of source material rather than individual titles, and reference the standards themselves rather than any single edition.

  • Standard music theory texts — Widely taught fundamentals of pitch, rhythm, and notation.
  • Western tonal harmony conventions — Established rules for chord construction, voice leading, and key relationships.
  • Interval and chord construction standards — The conventional spelling of intervals, triads, sevenths, and extensions.
  • Scale and mode theory — The common derivation of major, minor, pentatonic, blues, and modal scales.
  • Piano pedagogy and technique references — Long-standing practices for fingering, hand position, and practice.

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