D♯ Minor Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the D♯ Minor scale. Relative key: F♯ Major. Scale notes: D♯ - E♯ - F♯ - G♯ - A♯ - B - C♯.
The D♯ minor scale (enharmonic to E♭ minor) consists of D♯, E♯ (F), F♯, G♯, A♯, B, and C♯ with six sharps. Its diatonic triads are D♯ minor (i), E♯ diminished (ii°), F♯ major (III), G♯ minor (iv), A♯ minor (v), B major (VI), and C♯ major (VII), indexed as Camelot 2A.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in D♯ Minor
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | D♯ Minor | D♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | D♯ - F♯ - A♯ | Deep soulful black-key tonic |
| ii° | E♯ Diminished | E♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | E♯ - G♯ - B | Tense harmonic step |
| III | F♯ Major | F♯ | 1 - 3 - 5 | F♯ - A♯ - C♯ | Relative major warmth |
| iv | G♯ Minor | G♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | G♯ - B - D♯ | Velvety minor progression |
| v | A♯ Minor | A♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | A♯ - C♯ - E♯ | Natural dominant; A♯ Major in harmonic minor |
| VI | B Major | B | 1 - 3 - 5 | B - D♯ - F♯ | Cinematic emotional lift |
| VII | C♯ Major | C♯ | 1 - 3 - 5 | C♯ - E♯ - G♯ | Driving cadence to D♯m |
Famous Chord Progressions in D♯ Minor
Iconic R&B, hip-hop, and half-step-down guitar progression.
Hypnotic keyboard and bass groove.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Deep, soulful, brooding, and velvety. Since it uses all five black keys on the piano, it is a legendary key for R&B, funk, and hip-hop.
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Frequently Asked Questions About D♯ Minor
What chords are in D♯ minor (E♭ minor)?
D♯m (E♭m), E♯dim (Fdim), F♯ (G♭), G♯m (A♭m), A♯m (B♭m), B (C♭), and C♯ (D♭).
What Camelot code is D♯ minor?
2A on the Camelot Wheel, mixing with 1A (G♯m), 3A (B♭m), and 2B (F♯ Major).