D Minor
D · E · F · G · A · B♭ · C
Also called the natural minor or Aeolian mode, D Minor flattens the third, sixth, and seventh of the major scale to produce the standard sad-sounding scale. It's the default choice for minor-key rock, pop, metal, and folk, and it shares its notes with the major scale a minor third above. Essential vocabulary alongside the major scale.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where D Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Dm – Chill Groove 90BPM
The D minor scale enhances emotional depth and connects well with the track’s key signature, allowing more nuanced expression on top of the backing.
Lonesome Blues Guitar Backing Track in A Minor (Am7) l BT 567
D minor scale fits the Dm7 chord, providing additional texture and complex sound layers.
Sinister Psychedelic Groove | All Live Guitar Backing Track (D Minor)
The fuller palette of notes extends beyond the pentatonic, ideal for crafting deeper, mood-filled solos.
Melancholy Psychedelic Rock Ballad Guitar Backing Track (D Minor)
Using the Natural Minor Scale will allow for expressive and melodic solos that capture the melancholic feel of the track.
Hopeless Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in D Minor
This scale works well for creating emotional and moody melodies, ideal for this track's key.
Relax Latin Groove Backing Track in D minor | SZBT 1091
The D minor scale serves as the foundational scale, aligning seamlessly with the underlying minor harmony.
90'S BLUES ROCK JAM | Guitar Backing Track (D MINOR)
The D minor scale naturally aligns with the track's key, offering a broad range for expressive solos.
Soulful RnB Groove Guitar Backing Track in D minor
Allows for more melodic exploration and is ideal for creating emotive lines in the context of the soul genre.
Funk / RnB - JM Style Guitar Backing Track in D minor
The D minor scale integrates seamlessly with the track's central key, emphasizing melodic fluidity.
Going Home – Neo Soul Backing Track in Dm (70 BPM) ft. Motion Emotion Vibes
The natural minor scale enhances the track's introspective atmosphere, especially during the transition from D min7 to A minor chords.