D#7 chord on guitar
D Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Eb7. Notes: D#, G, A# and C#.
How to play D#7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- 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#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as D#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and C#; F## is the same key as G.
Keys that use D#7
More D# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the D#7 chord?
D#7 (D sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and C# (minor seventh).
How do you play D#7 on guitar?
The easiest D#7 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is D#7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is D#7 in?
D#7 belongs to 2 keys: A flat major (as the V7 chord) and F minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.