D#m6/9 chord on guitar
D Sharp Minor Six-Nine, also written Ebm6/9. Notes: D#, F#, A#, C and F.
How to play D#m6/9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- 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#m6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F#, A#, B# and E#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# guitar chordsminor six-nine chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m6/9 chord?
D#m6/9 (D sharp minor six-nine) is made of five notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth), C (major sixth) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#m6/9 on guitar?
The easiest D#m6/9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
Is D#m6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.