Db mi13♭5
Notes:Db – E – G – B – Eb – Gb – Bb
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13
Introduction
The Db mi13♭5 piano chord (Dbmi13♭5) consists of the notes Db, E, G, B, Eb, Gb, Bb. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♭ is enharmonically equivalent to C♯. See C# mi13♭5.
Notes
Db mi13♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Db4 – E4 – G4 – B4 – Bb5 – Eb5 – Gb5 |
| 1st Inversion | E4 – G4 – B4 – Eb5 – Bb5 – Db6 – Gb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – B4 – Eb5 – Gb5 – E6 – Bb5 – Db6 |
Key Signature
The key of Db mi13♭5 has 5 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The Db mi13♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Db mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Db mi13♭5 chord?
The Db mi13♭5 chord (Dbmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: Db, E, G, B, Eb, Gb, Bb. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Dbmi13♭5 used in music?
Dbmi13♭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 Dbmi13♭5?
Dbmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Db and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Dbmi13♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Dbmi13♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Dbmi13♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.