D7#5 chord on piano
D Augmented Seventh. Notes: D, F#, A# and C.
How to play D7#5
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A# and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D7#5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F# · A# · C1st inversion
F# · A# · C · D2nd inversion
A# · C · D · F#3rd inversion
C · D · F# · A#Notes and theory
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7, and you will also see it written as Daug7 and D+7.
More D chords
All D piano chordsaugmented seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D7#5 chord?
D7#5 (D augmented seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A# (augmented fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play D7#5 on piano?
Play D, F#, A# and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of D7#5?
Root position: D F# A# C. 1st inversion: F# A# C D. 2nd inversion: A# C D F#. 3rd inversion: C D F# A#.
What does a augmented seventh chord sound like?
The augmented seventh (7#5) raises the fifth of a dominant seventh, which pushes hard toward the next chord.