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D# Dominant 7th Chord (D#7)

Tense, bluesy, and commanding. Wants to resolve to the tonic.

DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION

The D# Dominant 7th chord (D#7) is built on the root note D# with component pitches D#, G, A#, C#. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 - 10 semitones]. Category: Dominant 7th (4 tones). Primary genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Funk.

D# Dominant 7th Notes

D#
G
A#
C#

Notes in this chord: D# - G - A# - C#

Music Theory & Usage

How to Use It

Use as the V chord to create a strong pull back to your I chord.

Semitones from Root

04710

Common Genres

BluesJazzRock and RollFunk

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D# Dominant 7th Chord (D#7) - Notes, Formula & Piano/Guitar Guide | Musicianstool