Construction
D♯ Minor 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = D♯, F♯, A♯, C♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♯ | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the D♯ Minor 7th
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
D♯ Minor 7th Inversions
- Root positionD♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯
- 1st inversion (D♯m7/F♯)F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – D♯
- 2nd inversion (D♯m7/A♯)A♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯
- 3rd inversion (D♯m7/C♯)C♯ – D♯ – F♯ – A♯
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 7th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♯ Minor 7th chord on piano?
The D♯ Minor 7th chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.