The D Natural Minor Scale is a seven-note scale that consists of the notes D, E, F, G, A, B♭, and C. It is characterized by its specific pattern of whole and half steps: whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole. This scale is often used in various music genres, including classical, rock, and jazz, to create a somber or melancholic mood. In music theory, the Natural Minor Scale serves as a foundation for understanding other minor scales, such as the Harmonic Minor and Melodic Minor. The D Natural Minor Scale is the relative minor of the F Major Scale, sharing the same key signature of one flat (B♭).