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D♯ diminished chord
The D♯dim chord (diminished) is made of the notes D♯, F♯, A. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5.
D♯dim
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♯ | Unison |
| ♭3 | F♯ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | A | Diminished fifth |
Inversions
- D♯dimD♯ F♯ ARoot position
- D♯dim/F♯F♯ A D♯First inversion
- D♯dim/AA D♯ F♯Second inversion
Which keys it belongs to
D♯dim 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♯dim chord?
- The notes are D♯, F♯, A.
- What is the formula of the D♯dim chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5: minor third, diminished fifth.
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