D#
Triads · D# root / E♭
D# / E♭
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music.
0 st4 st7 st
Notes in D#
EbRoot
G3rd
Bb5th
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.
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Other Chords in D#
Related Triads
About the D# Chord
The D# chord is a major chord built on D# (also written E♭). It contains the notes Eb, G, Bb — the root, third, and fifth.
The brightest, most stable triad. The foundation of Western tonal music. 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.