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D♯ half-diminished chord
The D♯m7♭5 chord (half-diminished) is made of the notes D♯, F♯, A, C♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7.
D♯m7♭5
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♯ | Unison |
| ♭3 | F♯ | Minor third |
| ♭5 | A | Diminished fifth |
| ♭7 | C♯ | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- D♯m7♭5D♯ F♯ A C♯Root position
- D♯m7♭5/F♯F♯ A C♯ D♯First inversion
- D♯m7♭5/AA C♯ D♯ F♯Second inversion
- D♯m7♭5/C♯C♯ D♯ F♯ AThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
D♯m7♭5 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♯m7♭5 chord?
- The notes are D♯, F♯, A, C♯.
- What is the formula of the D♯m7♭5 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 ♭5 ♭7: minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh.
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