Before we learn the 7th position D major and B minor scale, let's review how to build a D major scale.

A great way to learn the fretboard and make more sense of the theory behind scales is to build the scale on one string.  It is a great way to see the whole step and half step relationship between notes.

If you remember from Lesson 2, all major scales are built with one formula and that formula is:

W  W  H  W  W  W  H

So if we start on D and follow this formula, we end up with a D major scale with 2 sharps (F# and C#)

D  E  F#  G  A  B  C#  D