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
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D | P1 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | F | m3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | G | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | A | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | B | M6 |
| 8 | Octave | D | P8 |
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. The five notes of D Minor 6 Pentatonic are all drawn from F Major, and both share the same key signature — the difference is which note feels like "home."
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.