D half-diminished piano chord
The D half-diminished chord, written Dm7♭5, on a keyboard. Its notes are D – F – A♭ – C — free to print or download below.
Notes in the D half-diminished chord
The D half-diminished chord is built from the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh, giving the notesD – F – A♭ – C. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the D half-diminished chord
- Find the notes. The D half-diminished chord uses the notes D – F – A♭ – C. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play D – F – A♭ – C together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
D half-diminished chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D half-diminished chord?
The D half-diminished chord (Dm7♭5) is made up of the notes D – F – A♭ – C — the root, a minor third, a diminished fifth and a minor seventh.
What is the chord symbol for D half-diminished?
It is written as Dm7♭5. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Dm7♭5" above the stave.
Is the D half-diminished chord diagram free to print?
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