D# 7♭9
Notes:D# – G – A# – C# – E
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b9
Introduction
The D# 7♭9 piano chord (D#7♭9) consists of the notes D#, G, A#, C#, E. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-b9.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 7♭9.
Notes
D# 7♭9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G4 – A#4 – C#5 – E5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A#4 – C#5 – E5 – D#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – E5 – D#6 – G6 |
Key Signature
The key of D# 7♭9 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m9
The D# 7♭9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-m9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-m9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# 7♭9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# 7♭9 chord?
The D# 7♭9 chord (D#7♭9) contains 5 notes: D#, G, A#, C#, E. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m9.
How is D#7♭9 used in music?
D#7♭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#7♭9?
D#7♭9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D#7♭9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#7♭9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#7♭9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.