D♯ Minor Major 7th
Also Known As
Hear the D♯ Minor Major 7th chord played for you.
D♯m(maj7)
D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – D
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
The D♯ Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of D♯, F♯, A♯, and D. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
The D# Minor Major 7th piano chord (D#mMaj7) consists of the notes D#, F#, A#, D. It is a minor triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dark and complex character with strong tension, often used in jazz and minor key progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-7.
Notes
D♯ Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D# – F# – A# – D |
| 1st Inversion | F# – A# – D – D# |
| 2nd Inversion | A# – D – D# – F# |
| 3rd Inversion | D# – F# – A# – D |
Key Signature
The key of D# Minor Major 7th has 6 sharps.
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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of D# Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the D# minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — D♯ Minor (minor)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M7
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 — 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 — 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.
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