D#6 chord on guitar
D Sharp Major Sixth, also written Eb6. Notes: D#, G, A# and C.
How to play D#6
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D#6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 8
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as D#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and B#; F## is the same key as G and B# is the same key as C.
More D# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the D#6 chord?
D#6 (D sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and C (major sixth).
How do you play D#6 on guitar?
The easiest D#6 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is D#6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.