D major
D major has 2 sharps (F#, C#). Its relative is B minor. With the seven chords of the key and how to recognise it on the page.
- Signature
- 2 sharps — F#, C#
- Relative key
- B minor
- Circle of fifths
- +2
The key signature on both staves
How to recognise it
With sharps: the last sharp plus a semitone is the major tonic. Here the last sharp is C#, a semitone above lies D.
The chords of the key
Pieces in this key
Related keys
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