D# Minor Major 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: DāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Eā. See Eb Minor Major 7th.
Notes
D# Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 ā F#4 ā A#4 ā D5 |
| 1st Inversion | F#4 ā A#4 ā D5 ā D#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 ā D5 ā D#5 ā F#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | D#4 ā F#4 ā A#4 ā D4 |
Key Signature
The key of D# Minor Major 7th has 6 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ, DāÆ, AāÆ, EāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The D# Minor Major 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 Major 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# Minor Major 7th chord?
D# Minor Major 7th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor Major 7th chord used in music?
D# Minor Major 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor Major 7th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor Major 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 Major 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Why does D# Minor Major 7th sound so tense?
The minor third and major seventh are only a semitone apart when inverted, creating dramatic tension.
Practice Tips
- Play D#m then add the major 7th ā hear the dramatic tension.
- The descending chromatic line is one of the most famous chord movements.
- Compare with D#m7.
- Film noir and spy theme sound.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- The tension between minor 3rd and major 7th defines this chord.