Construction
D♯ Minor 13th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 6th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = D♯, F♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, E♯, G♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♯ | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B♯ | Major 6th | 13 |
| C♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| E♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| G♯ | Perfect 4th | 11 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D♯ Minor 13th is the tonic (i) chord of D♯ Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F♯ Major: 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯
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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of D♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of D♯ Minor:
Scales That Include the D♯ Minor 13th
- Db Major (ii)
- Bb Minor (iv)
- Eb Dorian (i)
- F Phrygian (vii)
- Gb Lydian (vi)
- Ab Mixolydian (v)
- Bb Aeolian (iv)
- C Locrian (iii)
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell the following:
D♯ Minor 13th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♯ Minor 13th chord on piano?
The D♯ Minor 13th chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What is the D# piano chord?
The D# piano chord (written D♯ Minor 13th) uses the same keys: D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.
What notes are in the D# Minor 13th chord?
D# Minor 13th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor 13th chord used in music?
D# Minor 13th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 13th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor 13th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Minor 13th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.