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D7#5 chord

D augmented 7th

C4
D
F#
A#
C

Want it in context? Open D7#5 on the full piano.

Notes

  • D
    R
  • F#
    3
  • A#
    #5
  • C
    b7

Formula: R – 3 – #5 – b7

D7#5 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position D7#5

C4
D
F#
A#
C

1st inversion D7#5/F#

C4
F#
A#
C
D

2nd inversion D7#5/A#

C4
A#
C
D
F#

3rd inversion D7#5/C

C
D
F#
A#
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the D7#5 chord?

The D augmented 7th chord (D7#5) has 4 notes: D, F#, A# and C.

How do you play D7#5 on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, F#, A# and C, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a augmented 7th chord?

R – 3 – #5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 8, 10).