D#m chord on piano
D Sharp Minor, also written Ebm. Notes: D#, F# and A#.
How to play D#m
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F# and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
D#m inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · F# · A#1st inversion
F# · A# · D#2nd inversion
A# · D# · F#Notes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as D#min and D#-.
Keys that use D#m
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m chord?
D#m (D sharp minor) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A# (perfect fifth).
How do you play D#m on piano?
Play D#, F# and A# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of D#m?
Root position: D# F# A#. 1st inversion: F# A# D#. 2nd inversion: A# D# F#.
What is the difference between D#m and D#?
Only the third changes. D# major uses a major third and sounds bright; D# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is D#m in?
D#m belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the ii chord), F sharp major (as the vi chord), B major (as the iii chord), E flat minor (as the i chord), G sharp minor (as the v chord) and B flat minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.