Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D over E

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

Relative Minor Bm

Notes E, D, F#, Ab, C

Aliases D7b5

How to play the D7b5/E Chord

The D7b5/E 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 D over E is built using the 1P, 3M, 5d, 7m intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D7b5/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D → A → Bm → G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm → G → D → A

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Neopolitan Major Pentatonic Whole Tone Pentatonic Lydian Dominant Pentatonic Super Locrian Pentatonic Prometheus Neopolitan Prometheus Mystery #1 Whole Tone Locrian Major Altered Lydian Dominant Leading Whole Tone Lydian Minor Hungarian Major Oriental

* 15 scales found containing the notes E, D, F#, Ab, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D7b5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 62, 66, 68, 60

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986