Extended · D# root / E♭
D#13 / E♭13
The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree.
Notes in D#13
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#13, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
13th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D#
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About the D#13 Chord
The D#13 chord is a 13th chord built on D# (also written E♭13). It contains the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, Ab, C — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
The fullest dominant extension. Contains almost every scale degree. Practising the D#13 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.