Minor ii-V-i
Half-diminished and diminished sounds often set up a dominant chord resolving to minor.
Guitar chord companion
D# Half-Diminished Chord
Learn the D# Half-Diminished chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D#b3F#b5Ab7C#
Playable D# Half-Diminished Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 1 2 2 2
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 6 7 6 7 x
A shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 6 7 6 7 x
G shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 11 9 x x 10 9
E shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 11 12 11 11 x x
Full fretboard map
Every D# Half-Diminished Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using D# Half-Diminished
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Passing diminished motion
Use the tension as a connector between more stable harmony.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D# |
| b3 | m3 | F# |
| b5 | d5 | A |
| b7 | m7 | C# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – b3 – b5 – b7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.