Construction
D Minor 7♯5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Minor 6th + Minor 7th = D, F, A♯, C
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♯ | Minor 6th | ♯5 |
| C | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| F | white | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| A♯ | black | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| C | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on D, index finger (2) on F, middle finger (3) on A♯, little finger (5) on C.
Left hand: little finger (5) on D, middle finger (3) on F, index finger (2) on A♯, thumb (1) on C.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D Minor 7♯5 is the tonic (i) chord of D Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F Major: 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of D Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of D Minor:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes D – F – A♯ – C aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
D Minor 7♯5 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D Minor 7♯5 chord on piano?
The D Minor 7♯5 chord contains the notes D – F – A♯ – C. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.