D♭ Major Scale
The D♭ Major scale contains the notes D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C. Its key signature has 5♭.
D♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of D♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | E♭ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | F | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | G♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | A♭ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | B♭ | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | C | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of D♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the D♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in D♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | D♭ – G♭ – A♭ – D♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | D♭ – A♭ – B♭m – G♭ |
| ii – V – I | E♭m – A♭ – D♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | D♭ – B♭m – G♭ – A♭ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D♭ Major scale?
The D♭ Major scale consists of the notes D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C.
How many sharps or flats does D♭ Major have?
The key signature of D♭ Major has 5♭.
What is the relative key of D♭ Major?
The relative key of D♭ Major is B♭ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of D♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of D♭ Major are D♭, E♭m, Fm, G♭, A♭, B♭m, Cdim.
