Chords in the Key of D♯ minor
D♯ minor has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). Its seven chords are D♯m, E♯°, F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, and the major A♯ (from the harmonic minor) is often used as the V chord. The relative major is F♯ major.
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D♯ minor scale
D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ (also written as E♭ minor). Key signature: 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
All chords in D♯ minor
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | D♯m | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | D♯m7 | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | tonic (home) |
| ii° | E♯° | E♯ – G♯ – B | E♯m7♭5 | E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ | subdominant |
| III | F♯ | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | F♯maj7 | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ | relative major |
| iv | G♯m | G♯ – B – D♯ | G♯m7 | G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ | subdominant |
| v | A♯m | A♯ – C♯ – E♯ | A♯m7 | A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ | dominant (minor) |
| VI | B | B – D♯ – F♯ | Bmaj7 | B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | submediant |
| VII | C♯ | C♯ – E♯ – G♯ | C♯7 | C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B | subtonic |
In minor keys the v chord (A♯m) is often replaced by a major V (A♯: A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯). It borrows the raised 7th (C♯♯) from the harmonic minor scale and pulls strongly back to D♯m.
Common chord progressions in D♯ minor
| Numerals | Chords in D♯ minor |
|---|---|
| i – VI – III – VII | D♯m – B – F♯ – C♯ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | D♯m – C♯ – B – C♯ |
| i – iv – VI – V | D♯m – G♯m – B – A♯ |
| i – iv – v – i | D♯m – G♯m – A♯m – D♯m |
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Related keys
- Relative major: F♯ major (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel major: E♭ major (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: G♯ minor and B♭ minor, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of D♯ minor?
The chords in D♯ minor are D♯m, E♯°, F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, plus A♯ as a major V chord. As 7th chords: D♯m7, E♯m7♭5, F♯maj7, G♯m7, A♯m7, Bmaj7, C♯7.
How many sharps are in D♯ minor?
D♯ minor has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). It is also written as E♭ minor.
What is the relative major of D♯ minor?
F♯ major. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯)).
What is the v chord in D♯ minor?
The natural v chord is A♯m (A♯ – C♯ – E♯); most songs use the major V, A♯ (A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯).