When a song consists of notes from a particular scale, it is said to be written in the key which has the same name as that scale. For example, if a song contains notes from the D major scale, it is said to be in the key of D major. The following song is written in the key of D major.
The following examples will help to build your playing technique and consolidate your knowledge of the notes you have learned. They are all based around the D major scale. Take them slowly at first and be sure to sound each note clearly and evenly.