D#7 chord on piano
D Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Eb7. Notes: D#, G, A# and C#.
How to play D#7
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, A# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D#7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · G · A# · C#1st inversion
G · A# · C# · D#2nd inversion
A# · C# · D# · G3rd inversion
C# · D# · G · A#Notes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as D#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and C#; F## is the same key as G.
Keys that use D#7
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#7 chord?
D#7 (D sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and C# (minor seventh).
How do you play D#7 on piano?
Play D#, G, 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 D#7?
Root position: D# G A# C#. 1st inversion: G A# C# D#. 2nd inversion: A# C# D# G. 3rd inversion: C# D# G A#.
What key is D#7 in?
D#7 belongs to 2 keys: A flat major (as the V7 chord) and F minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.