Chords in the key of Db major
The Db major scale is Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – C. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in Db major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Db major
- I–IV–VC#F#Ab
- I–V–vi–IVC#AbBbmF#
- I–vi–IV–VC#BbmF#Ab
- vi–IV–I–VBbmF#C#Ab
- ii–V–IEbm7Ab7C#maj7
- 12-bar bluesC#7C#7C#7C#7F#7F#7C#7C#7
- I–V–IVC#AbF#
- Canon progressionC#AbBbmFmF#C#F#Ab
Questions
What chords are in the key of Db major?
The chords in Db major are Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab, Bbm and Cdim.
Which chords in Db major are major and which are minor?
Major: Db, Gb and Ab. Minor: Ebm, Fm and Bbm. Cdim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of Db major?
Bb minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on Bb.
How can I play in Db major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of C major: C, Dm, Em, F, G and Am.