In this lesson series, we explore the key of D Major and its relative minor key, Bm, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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6 August 2026
Key Signatures - D Major
In this lesson series, we explore the key of D Major and its relative minor key, Bm, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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Key Signatures - D Major and B Minor
"D Major" (or the key of D) is a major scale based on D, consisting of the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, B, and C#. Its key signature consists of two sharps: F# and C#.
Its relative minor is B minor and its parallel minor is D minor.
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Primary Chords - D Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV, and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major, the primary chords are: D, G, A, and A7.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Secondary Chords - D Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale.
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Common Chord Progressions for the Key of D
Common chord progressions for the key of D. Using the primary and secondary chords for the key explore these common chord progressions for the key of D. D is one of the common keys that include C, G, D, A, and E.
