Finger Positions

Root Note D#

Name D# minor double flat fifth over C

Intervals 1P-3m-4P

Relative Minor F#

Notes C, D#, F#, G#

Aliases

How to play the D#mbb5/C Chord

The D#mbb5/C is a fundamental minor 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 D# minor double flat fifth over C is built using the 1P, 3m, 4P intervals. In the key of D# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D#mbb5/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D#m → A#m → B → G#m

vi-IV-I-V

B → G#m → D#m → A#m

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

D#m Fdim F# G#m A#m B C#

7ths

D#m7 Fm7b5 F#maj7 G#m7 A#m7 Bmaj7 C#7

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, D#, F#, G#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D#mbb5/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 63, 66, 68

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344, 415.3046975799451