Chord · Triads
D♭ — D♭ Major
D♭ is the D♭ major chord. It is built on the root D♭ with major 3rd (F) and perfect 5th (A♭) above it — the formula 1 3 5, sounding the notes D♭ F A♭. On the piano it sits at Db (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still D♭.
- Root
- D♭
- Quality
- Major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Notes
- D♭ F A♭
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of D♭
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♭ | root | D♭4 |
| 3 | F | major 3rd | F4 |
| 5 | A♭ | perfect 5th | A♭4 |
Other triads on D♭
Major chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.