7.17 The D flat major scale

In this chapter, you’ll learn how you can make the D flat major scale by applying the sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half, starting from D flat. You’ll also learn how to play the D flat major scale on the piano.

1. The structure of the D flat major scale

Every major scale consists of the following sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half. When you apply this sequence starting from D flat, you get the tones Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db.

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Which tones will you get if you construct a major scale, starting from D flat?

The D flat major scale is comprised of the notes: Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db.
The D flat major scale has five flats: B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat and G flat.

2. The D flat major scale played on the piano

The D flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the right hand over one and over two octaves.

The fingering of the D flat major scale played with the right hand.

The D flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the left hand over one and over two octaves.

The fingering of the D flat major scale played with the left hand.

The D flat major scale is comprised of the notes Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db.
The D flat major scale has five flats: B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat and G flat.