Chord · 6ths & Adds
D♭add2 — D♭ Added 2nd
D♭add2 is the D♭ added 2nd chord. It is built on the root D♭ with major 2nd (E♭), major 3rd (F) and perfect 5th (A♭) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes D♭ E♭ F A♭. On the piano it sits at Db (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still D♭add2.
- Root
- D♭
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- D♭ E♭ F A♭
On the keyboard
The notes of D♭add2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♭ | root | D♭4 |
| 2 | E♭ | major 2nd | E♭4 |
| 3 | F | major 3rd | F4 |
| 5 | A♭ | perfect 5th | A♭4 |
Other 6ths & adds on D♭
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.