D♭ Major Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the D♭ Major scale. Relative key: B♭ Minor. Scale notes: D♭ - E♭ - F - G♭ - A♭ - B♭ - C.
The D♭ major scale (enharmonic to C♯ major) consists of D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, and C with five flats. Its diatonic triads are D♭ major (I), E♭ minor (ii), F minor (iii), G♭ major (IV), A♭ major (V), B♭ minor (vi), and C diminished (vii°), cataloged as Camelot 3B.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in D♭ Major
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D♭ Major | D♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | D♭ - F - A♭ | Lush poetic resolution |
| ii | E♭ Minor | E♭m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | E♭ - G♭ - B♭ | Velvety pre-dominant |
| iii | F Minor | Fm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F - A♭ - C | Tender emotional bridge |
| IV | G♭ Major | G♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | G♭ - B♭ - D♭ | Grand romantic expansion |
| V | A♭ Major | A♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | A♭ - C - E♭ | Warm cadence to D♭ |
| vi | B♭ Minor | B♭m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | B♭ - D♭ - F | Relative minor core |
| vii° | C Diminished | Cdim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | C - E♭ - G♭ | Leading tone pull |
Famous Chord Progressions in D♭ Major
Warm, emotional ballad and electronic anthem progression.
Silky five-flat keyboard turnaround.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Majestic, poetic, lush, and dreamy. Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' key, prized for its velvet piano resonance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About D♭ Major
What chords are in the key of D♭ major?
D♭, E♭m, Fm, G♭, A♭, B♭m, and Cdim.
What is D♭ major on the Camelot Wheel?
3B, compatible with 3A (B♭m), 2B (F♯ Major), and 4B (A♭ Major).