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D Egyptian scale
The D Egyptian scale is made of the notes D, E, G, A, C. It has 5 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 4 5 ♭7.
Other scales · 5 notes
Note names
- 1D
- 2E
- 4G
- 5A
- ♭7C
PatternW – W+H – W – W+H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)
Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the notes of the D Egyptian scale?
- The notes are D, E, G, A, C.
- What is the pattern of the D Egyptian scale?
- The sequence of steps is W – W+H – W – W+H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 4 5 ♭7.
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