D Standard tuning scales

Scales for Standard D tuning with diagrams and explanation.
This presentation includes major and minor scales for the alternate tuning named D Standard tuning. It is the same as the standard tuning for guitar (EADGBe), but a whole step down.

Major scale

C Major is chosen as an example scale as scale for this particular tuning.

Two-octaves shape

The fingerboard diagram below shows a C Major scale in ninth position.

Notes: C - D - E - F - G - A - B Intervals: 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 Type: Septonic 

Whole fretboard with note names

Minor scale

A Minor is chosen as an example scale for this particular tuning.

Two-octaves shape

The fingerboard diagram below shows a A Minor scale in sixth position.

Notes: A - B - C - D - E - F - G Intervals: 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 Type: Septonic 

Fretboard

D Standard tuning fretboard.

The fingerboard diagram below shows a fretboard with all notes (including sharps instead of flats) for the D Standard tuning, a whole step down.