D# 9♯5

Notes:D# – G – B – C# – F
Formula:R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-A5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-#5-b7-9

Introduction

The D# 9♯5 piano chord (D#9♯5) consists of the notes D#, G, B, C#, F. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-#5-b7-9.

Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 9♯5.

Notes

Notes:D# – G – B – C# – F

D# 9♯5 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionD#4 – G4 – B4 – C#5 – F5
1st InversionG4 – B4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6
2nd InversionB4 – 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-A5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-A5-m7-M9

The D# 9♯5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-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, B, C#, F. Formula: R-M3-A5-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-#5-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.