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D♯ Minor Pentatonic

The D♯ minor pentatonic scale is enharmonically equivalent to the E♭ minor pentatonic scale. Built from the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, it consists of D♯-F♯-G♯-A♯-C♯. Derived from the D♯ natural minor scale, it shares a relative relationship with the F♯ major pentatonic.

Symbol
D♯m pent
Key
d sharp
Scale Type
minor pentatonic
Cardinality
pentatonic
Number of Notes
6
Notes
D♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, C♯, D♯
Intervals from Root
m3, P4, P5, m7

Scale Structure

The D♯ minor pentatonic follows the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, creating consonant melodic lines perfect for improvisation.

Enharmonic Equivalent

This scale is enharmonically equivalent to E♭ minor pentatonic, which is more commonly used.

Applications

Works over D♯m and D♯m7 chords in rock and blues contexts.

Related Scales

Explore the D♯ natural minor for expanded harmonic possibilities.

Songs in D♯ Minor Pentatonic

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Chords in D♯ Minor Pentatonic

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C♯ Major

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