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The D♯ major chord on piano
D♯ major is built from D♯, G, A♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the D♯ major chord?
The D♯ major chord is made up of D♯, G, A♯.
Notes & intervals
| D♯ | Root |
| G | Major third |
| A♯ | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 2
Which keys use the D♯ major chord?
D♯ major occurs naturally in these keys: IV of A♯ major, III of C minor, I of D♯ major, VII of F minor, VI of G minor, V of G♯ major.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."