The D mi13♭5 chord is a seven-note chord made up of D, F, A♭, C, E, G, and B. It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth.
Construction
D mi13♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = D · F · A♭ · C · E · G · B
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♭ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| C | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| E | Major 2nd | 9 |
| G | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| B | Major 6th | 13 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D mi13♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of D Major, whose key signature has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
F♯C♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of D Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the D major scale:
D mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D mi13♭5 chord on piano?
The D mi13♭5 chord contains the notes D – F – A♭ – C – E – G – B. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D mi13♭5 chord?
The D mi13♭5 chord (Dmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: D, F, Ab, C, E, G, B. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Dmi13♭5 used in music?
Dmi13♭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 Dmi13♭5?
Dmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.