The D Minor 7♯5 chord is a four-note chord made up of D, F, A♯, and C.
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 |
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 the D minor scale:
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.