Key of D major
D major has 2 sharps (F♯ C♯). The notes of the scale are D, E, F♯, G, A, B and C♯, and its relative minor is B minor.
D major scale
DEF♯GABC♯
Chords in D major
With sevenths
Common progressions
- PopDIAVBmviGIV
- 50sDIBmviGIVAV
- Rock and bluesDIGIVAVDI
- JazzEmiiAVDIDI
- BalladBmviGIVDIAV
Related keys
Relative key: B minor
Common questions
What chords are in the key of D major?
D, Em, F♯m, G, A, Bm and C♯°. With sevenths: Dmaj7, Em7, F♯m7, Gmaj7, A7, Bm7 and C♯m7(♭5).
How many sharps or flats does D major have?
2 sharps (F♯ C♯).
What is the relative minor of D major?
B minor. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the D major scale?
D, E, F♯, G, A, B and C♯.