Chords in the key of D# minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in D# minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in D# minor are D#m, E#dim, F#, G#m, A#m, B, C# (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature6 sharps

Relative majorF# major

ScaleD# E# F# G# A# B C#

Minor pentatonicD# F# G# A# C#

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The chords in the key of D# minor

The seven chords in D# minor are D#m, E#dim, F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#. As seventh chords they're D#m7, E#m7b5, F#maj7, G#m7, A#m7, Bmaj7, C#7. They all use only notes from the D# minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in D# minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	D#m	D#m7
2	ii°	E#dim	E#m7b5
3	III	F#	F#maj7
4	iv	G#m	G#m7
5	v	A#m	A#m7
6	VI	B	Bmaj7
7	VII	C#	C#7

Popular progressions in D# minor

Common chord progressions played in D# minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in D#
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	E#m7b5 A#7 D#m7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	D#m B C# D#m
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	D#m E D#m E
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	D#m G#m A#m D#m
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	D#m C# B A#
Minor pop	i VI III VII	D#m B F# C#
Minor circle	i iv VII III	D#m G#m C# F#
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	D#m C# B C#

D# minor on the circle of fifths

D# minor has 6 sharps. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are G# minor and Bb minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, F# major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over D# minor

Use the D# minor scale (D# E# F# G# A# B C#) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the D# minor pentatonic (D# F# G# A# C#). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the D# blues scale (D# F# G# A A# C#).

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 D# minor?

The chords in D# minor are D#m, E#dim, F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#.

What is the relative major of D# minor?

The relative major of D# minor is F# major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in D# minor?

D# minor has 6 sharps.

What notes are in the D# minor scale?

The D# minor scale is D# E# F# G# A# B C#.

Last updated November 14, 2026.