D#6/9 chord on guitar
D Sharp Six-Nine, also written Eb6/9. Notes: D#, G, A#, C and F.
How to play D#6/9
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D#6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as D#69. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, B# and E#; F## is the same key as G, B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#6/9 chord?
D#6/9 (D sharp six-nine) is made of five notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C (major sixth) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#6/9 on guitar?
The easiest D#6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is D#6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.