Added · D# root / E♭
D#add4 / E♭add4
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.
Notes in D#add4
D# / Eb is the key of choice for many jazz standards and brass-heavy arrangements.
Identify the Chord Quality on D#
Each chord below is played on D#. Listen and identify whether you heard D#add4, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the D#add4 Chord
The D#add4 chord is a add 4 chord built on D# (also written E♭add4). It contains the notes Eb, G, Ab, Bb — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the D#add4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.