Construction
D♭ 7♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th = D♭, F, A♭♭, C♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | Root | 1 |
| F | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A♭♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| C♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the D♭ 7♭5
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
D♭ 7♭5 Inversions
- Root positionD♭ – F – A♭♭ – C♭
- 1st inversion (D♭7♭5/F)F – A♭♭ – C♭ – D♭
- 2nd inversion (D♭7♭5/A♭♭)A♭♭ – C♭ – D♭ – F
- 3rd inversion (D♭7♭5/C♭)C♭ – D♭ – F – A♭♭
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes D♭ – F – A♭♭ – C♭ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
D♭ 7♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♭ 7♭5 chord on piano?
The D♭ 7♭5 chord contains the notes D♭ – F – A♭♭ – C♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db 7♭5 chord?
The Db 7♭5 chord (Db7♭5) contains 4 notes: Db, F, G, B. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7.
How is Db7♭5 used in music?
Db7♭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 Db7♭5?
Db7♭5 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.