Finger Positions

Root Note A#

Name A# dominant seventh over D#

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7m

Relative Minor Gm

Notes D#, A#, D, F, G#

Aliases A#7, A#dom

How to play the A#7/D# Chord

The A#7/D# is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the A# dominant seventh over D# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m intervals. In the key of A# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the A#7/D# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A# → F → Gm → D#

vi-IV-I-V

Gm → D# → A# → F

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to A# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

A# Cm Dm D# F Gm Adim

7ths

A#maj7 Cm7 Dm7 D#maj7 F7 Gm7 Am7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Bebop Mixolydian Mixolydian Pentatonic Lydian Dominant Pentatonic Mixolydian B6 Lydian Dominant Lydian Minor Phrygian Dominant Hungarian Major Flamenco Spanish Heptatonic Bebop Minor Half-Whole Diminished Kafi Raga Composite Blues

* 15 scales found containing the notes D#, A#, D, F, G#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the A#7/D# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 70, 62, 65, 68

Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451