Skysaw said:Between C and D. A flat lowers a note one half-step (next closest piano key downward), while a sharp raises it. So Db is one piano key lower than D.
This note is enharmonically equivalent to (sounds the same as) C#. If you look at the keys, you will see why this is so.
Skysaw said:To be precise, Db minor contains an Fb, not an E.
Looks the same on your keyboard, but not on paper.
Skysaw said:Not confusing if you just remember that ALL diminished, minor, major, and augmented chords based on Db, D, or D# contain the letters D, F, and A. That's just the way tertian harmony works.
Db, Fb, Abb
Db, Fb, Ab
Db, F, Ab
Db, F, A
D, F, Ab
D, F, A
D, F#, A
D, F#, A#
D#, F#, A
D#, F#, A#
D#, F##, A#
D#, F##, A##
ausrock said:If this works, please forgive the rough drawing.
To be precise, Db minor contains an Fb, not an E.
ausrock said:If this works, please forgive the rough drawing.