D Viennese trichord

The D Viennese trichord consists of the D (Perfect unison), Eb (Minor second) and Ab (Diminished fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a D Viennese trichord

How to play the D Viennese trichord

  1. Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add Eb (Minor second) — 1 semitone above D
  3. Add Ab (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above D
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the D Viennese trichord

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