D minor
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
D minor uses 1 flat (B♭). Its relative major is F major. The scale is D – E – F – G – A – A♯ – C.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| i | D minor | 293.66 Hz |
| ii° | E diminished | 329.63 Hz |
| III | F major | 349.23 Hz |
| iv | G minor | 392.00 Hz |
| v | A minor | 440.00 Hz |
| VI | A♯ major | 466.16 Hz |
| VII | C major | 523.25 Hz |
Tonic note page: D4. Matching scale page: D minor scale.
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D minor questions
How many sharps or flats are in D minor?
1 flat (B♭).
What is the relative major of D minor?
F major, 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.