Chords in the key of Db major

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in Db major. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in Db major are Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab, Bbm, Cdim (I ii iii IV V vi vii°).

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Key signature5 flats

Relative minorBb minor

ScaleDb Eb F Gb Ab Bb C

Major pentatonicDb Eb F Ab Bb

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The chords in the key of Db major

The seven chords in Db major are Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab, Bbm, Cdim. As seventh chords they're Dbmaj7, Ebm7, Fm7, Gbmaj7, Ab7, Bbm7, Cm7b5. They all use only notes from the Db major scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in Db major with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	I	Db	Dbmaj7
2	ii	Ebm	Ebm7
3	iii	Fm	Fm7
4	IV	Gb	Gbmaj7
5	V	Ab	Ab7
6	vi	Bbm	Bbm7
7	vii°	Cdim	Cm7b5

Popular progressions in Db major

Common chord progressions played in Db major
Progression	Numerals	Chords in Db
The pop axis	I V vi IV	Db Ab Bbm Gb
Sensitive pop	vi IV I V	Bbm Gb Db Ab
50s doo-wop	I vi IV V	Db Bbm Gb Ab
Uplift	I IV vi V	Db Gb Bbm Ab
Floating pop	IV I V vi	Gb Db Ab Bbm
Canon	I V vi iii IV I IV V	Db Ab Bbm Fm Gb Db Gb Ab
Mixolydian rock	I bVII IV I	Db Cb Gb Db
Three-chord rock	I IV V IV	Db Gb Ab Gb

Db major on the circle of fifths

Db major has 5 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are F# major and Ab major. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative minor, Bb minor, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over Db major

Use the Db major scale (Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the Db major pentatonic (Db Eb F Ab Bb).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of Db major?

The chords in Db major are Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab, Bbm, Cdim.

What is the relative minor of Db major?

The relative minor of Db major is Bb minor. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in Db major?

Db major has 5 flats.

What notes are in the Db major scale?

The Db major scale is Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C.

Last updated November 14, 2026.