D# 9♭5
Notes:D# – G – A – C# – F
Formula:R-M3-d5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-d5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-b5-b7-9
Introduction
The D# 9♭5 piano chord (D#9♭5) consists of the notes D#, G, A, C#, F. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-b5-b7-9.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 9♭5.
Notes
D# 9♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G4 – A4 – C#5 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6 – G6 |
Key Signature
The key of D# 9♭5 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-d5-m7-M9
The D# 9♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-d5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-d5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# 9♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# 9♭5 chord?
The D# 9♭5 chord (D#9♭5) contains 5 notes: D#, G, A, C#, F. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-M9.
How is D#9♭5 used in music?
D#9♭5 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#9♭5?
D#9♭5 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D#9♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#9♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#9♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.