D#°
Triads · D# root / E♭
D#° / E♭°
A tense, unstable triad built from two stacked minor thirds.
0 st3 st6 st
Notes in D#°
EbRoot
Gb3rd
A5th
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#°, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Diminished in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D#
Related Triads
About the D#° Chord
The D#° chord is a diminished chord built on D# (also written E♭°). It contains the notes Eb, Gb, A — the root, third, and fifth.
A tense, unstable triad built from two stacked minor thirds. Practising the D#° 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.