The D♯ Minor 9th chord is a five-note chord made up of D♯, F♯, A♯, C♯, and E♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and major ninth.
Construction
D♯ Minor 9th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd = D♯ · F♯ · A♯ · C♯ · E♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♯ | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| E♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D♯ Minor 9th 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♯
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Chords in the Key of D♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the D♯ minor scale:
D♯ Minor 9th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♯ Minor 9th chord on piano?
The D♯ Minor 9th chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D# Minor 9th chord?
D# Minor 9th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor 9th chord used in music?
D# Minor 9th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 9th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor 9th?
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 9th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.