D# Minor 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb Minor 7th.
Notes
D# Minor 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – F#4 – A#4 – C#5 |
| 1st Inversion | F#4 – A#4 – C#5 – D#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – D#5 – F#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | D#4 – F#4 – A#4 – C#4 |
Key Signature
The key of D# Minor 7th has 6 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯.
Theory: Intervals
The D# Minor 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# Minor 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# Minor 7th chord?
D# Minor 7th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor 7th chord used in music?
D# Minor 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 7th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor 7th?
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 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Smooth, dark, versatile chord.
- ii chord in jazz ii–V–I.
- Dorian mode improvisation over this chord.
- Compare with D#m.
- Neo-soul and lo-fi staple.
- Practice in all inversions.