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.
![Major scale diagram](images/d_major.png)
Whole fretboard with note names
![C Major scale diagram whole neck with note letters](images/d_standard_c_major_fretboard_letters.png)
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.
![Minor scale diagram](images/b_minor.png)
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.
![Fretboard diagram D Standard tuning](images/fretboard_d_standard_tuning.png)