What are the chords in D♯ minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are D♯m, E♯dim, F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯.

What is the relative key of D♯ minor?

It is F♯ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

D♯ minor has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯) in its key signature. Its scale is D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯ and its relative key is F♯ major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	D♯	Tonic	Unison
2	E♯	Supertonic	Major second
♭3	F♯	Mediant	Minor third
4	G♯	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	A♯	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	B	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	C♯	Subtonic	Minor seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does D♯ minor have?: D♯ minor has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
What are the chords in D♯ minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are D♯m, E♯dim, F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯.
What is the relative key of D♯ minor?: It is F♯ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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