Finger Positions

D#mmaj7#5/A diagram
Root Note D#
Name D# minor major seventh sharp fifth over A
Intervals 1P-3M-5A-7M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes A, D#, G, B, D
Aliases

How to play the D#mmaj7#5/A Chord

The D#mmaj7#5/A is a fundamental major 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 major seventh sharp fifth over A is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A, 7M intervals. In the key of D# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D#mmaj7#5/A chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

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

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes A, D#, G, B, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D#mmaj7#5/A chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 69, 63, 67, 71, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

440, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076