D# minor 7th · Piano
D#m7 Chord on Piano
The D#m7 chord (D# minor 7th) is built from the notes D#, F#, A# and C#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Ebm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- D♯
- F♯
- A♯
- C♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Ebm7
How to play
To play D#m7 on piano, press D#, F#, A# and C# together. In root position the lowest note is D#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On D#m7 this structure sits on the root D#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto D#, F#, A# and C#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the D#m7 chord?
- D#m7 contains the notes D#, F#, A# and C#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- Are D#m7 and Ebm7 the same chord?
- Yes. D#m7 and Ebm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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