D# 9(b5)

The D# 9(b5) chord consists of the D# (Perfect unison), G (Major third), A (Diminished fifth), C# (Minor seventh) and F (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a D# 9(b5) chord

How to play the D# 9(b5) chord

  1. Find D# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G (Major third) — 4 semitones above D#
  3. Add A (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above D#
  4. Add C# (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above D#
  5. Add F (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above D#
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the D# 9(b5) chord

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