Sad, melancholic, and serious. The darker counterpart to the major chord.
The D# Minor chord (D#m) is built on the root note D# with component pitches D#, F#, A#. Formula: [0 - 3 - 7 semitones]. Category: Minor (3 tones). Primary genres: Rock, Pop, Metal, Classical.
Notes in this chord: D# - F# - A#
Use to convey sadness, tension, or deep emotion.