Construction
D♯ Dominant 7th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♯ | Root | 1 |
| F♯♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the D♯ Dominant 7th
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♯ Dominant 7th Inversions
- Root positionD♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯
- 1st inversion (D♯7/F♯♯)F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯ – D♯
- 2nd inversion (D♯7/A♯)A♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯♯
- 3rd inversion (D♯7/C♯)C♯ – D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯
D♯ Dominant 7th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♯ Dominant 7th chord on piano?
The D♯ Dominant 7th chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D# Dominant 7th chord?
D# Dominant 7th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Dominant 7th chord used in music?
D# Dominant 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Dominant 7th).
What is the fingering for D# Dominant 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Dominant 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.