Construction
D♭ 9♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd = D♭, F, A♭♭, C♭, E♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | Root | 1 |
| F | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A♭♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| C♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| E♭ | Major 2nd | 9 |
How to Play the D♭ 9♭5
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 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 – 1
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes D♭ – F – A♭♭ – C♭ – E♭ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
D♭ 9♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♭ 9♭5 chord on piano?
The D♭ 9♭5 chord contains the notes D♭ – F – A♭♭ – C♭ – E♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db 9♭5 chord?
The Db 9♭5 chord (Db9♭5) contains 5 notes: Db, F, G, B, Eb. Formula: R-M3-d5-m7-M9.
How is Db9♭5 used in music?
Db9♭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 Db9♭5?
Db9♭5 uses scale degrees 1-3-b5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.