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D♭ dominant seventh chord

The D♭7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes D♭, F, A♭, C♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.

D♭7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1D♭Unison
3FMajor third
5A♭Perfect fifth
♭7C♭Minor seventh

Inversions

  • D♭7D♭ F A♭ C♭Root position
  • D♭7/FF A♭ C♭ D♭First inversion
  • D♭7/A♭A♭ C♭ D♭ FSecond inversion
  • D♭7/C♭C♭ D♭ F A♭Third inversion

Which keys it belongs to

D♭7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the D♭7 chord?
The notes are D♭, F, A♭, C♭.
What is the formula of the D♭7 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.

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