Master the D#m Guitar Chord: Theory & Interactive Practice
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The D#m chord (D# minor) contains D#, F# and A#. It sounds identical to Ebm. D#m is the sharp-key spelling of the chord and Ebm is the flat-key one.
Three voicings are listed, two of them barre shapes, and the lowest sits at the 2nd fret. As a vi chord it belongs to F# major, and as a ii chord to C# major. The D# minor scale holds all three notes.
The fretboard at the top labels each note of the shape, so the D#, F# and A# are easy to spot before you play.
D# minor guitar chord is also written as D#m, D#min, D#- or D#mi.
Notes in the D# m chord:
Tones of the Minor chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5
D# M Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the high E string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the D string
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FAQ
What is the spelling of D#m?
D#m is D#, F# and A#. The F# is the minor third, three semitones from D#, and A# is the perfect fifth.
Is D#m the same chord as Ebm?
Yes. Ebm is spelled Eb, Gb and Bb and sounds identical to D#, F# and A#. Both names are correct, and the sharp spelling fits sharp keys.
In which keys is D# minor a diatonic chord?
It is the vi chord in F# major, the ii chord in C# major and the iii chord in B major. It is the i chord in Eb minor, the flat-spelled twin.
How many voicings does D#m have on guitar?
Three voicings are listed, two of them using a barre and none using open strings. They lie between fret 2 and fret 13.
