D – E – F – G – A – B – C♯ – D
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Dm(maj7) · Dm6 · modern minor
Jazz melodic minor uses the same raised 6 and 7 ascending and descending. The parent scale behind most modern altered sounds.
Written D on B♭ trumpet sounds concert C.
Learn altered and melodic-minor licks that use D melodic minor.
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