Sevenths · D# root / E♭
D#m7 / E♭m7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
Notes in D#m7
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#m7, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D#
Related Sevenths
About the D#m7 Chord
The D#m7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on D# (also written E♭m7). It contains the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, Db — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the D#m7 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.