Scales

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D♭ MINOR PENTATONIC

D♭ – E – G♭ – A♭ – B – D♭

D♭
1 + 2 + 3
E
1 + 2
G♭
2
A♭
2 + 3
B
2
D♭
1 + 2

Where you are with it

Use this over

Dbm · Dbm7 · Db blues · Db minor vamps

Five notes that always sound right over minor and blues. The first scale to get under your fingers.

Concert key

Written D♭ on B♭ trumpet sounds concert B.

Know the scale?

Learn minor and blues licks that use D♭ minor pentatonic.

  • Coltrane's CornerDm7 · ♩ = 126
  • Fire Escape ClimbCm7 · ♩ = 124
Practice the licks →

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