Dominant 7th Sharp 9
The Elektra Chord — R. Strauss, 'Elektra' (1909)
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – #9
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 15 semitones
The Db7#9 chord sounds raw, aggressive, and electrifying. It is built from the notes C#, F, G#, B, E, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in funk, and blues. The Elektra Chord — R. Strauss, 'Elektra' (1909).
Notes: C# – F – G# – B – E | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – #9
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