D major
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
D major uses 2 sharps (F♯ C♯). Its relative minor is B minor. The scale is D – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| I | D major | 293.66 Hz |
| ii | E minor | 329.63 Hz |
| iii | F♯ minor | 369.99 Hz |
| IV | G major | 392.00 Hz |
| V | A major | 440.00 Hz |
| vi | B minor | 493.88 Hz |
| vii° | C♯ diminished | 554.37 Hz |
Tonic note page: D4. Matching scale page: D major scale.
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D major questions
How many sharps or flats are in D major?
2 sharps (F♯ C♯).
What is the relative minor of D major?
B minor, which shares this signature.
Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?
No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.