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 D# 7♭5 chord?
The D# 7♭5 chord (D#7♭5) contains 4 notes: D#, G, A, C#. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7.
How is D#7♭5 used in music?
D#7♭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#7♭5?
D#7♭5 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.