D# 6/9
Notes:D# – G – A# – C – F
Formula:R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6-9
Introduction
The D# 6/9 piano chord (D#6/9) consists of the notes D#, G, A#, C, F. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-6-9.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 6/9.
Notes
D# 6/9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G4 – A#4 – C5 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A#4 – C5 – F5 – D#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C5 – F5 – D#6 – G6 |
Key Signature
The key of D# 6/9 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
The D# 6/9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-M6-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-M6-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# 6/9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# 6/9 chord?
The D# 6/9 chord (D#6/9) contains 5 notes: D#, G, A#, C, F. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9.
How is D#6/9 used in music?
D#6/9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for D#6/9?
D#6/9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-6-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D#6/9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#6/9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#6/9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.