D#m7 chord on guitar
D Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Ebm7. Notes: D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play D#m7
- 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 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- 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 5 ways to play D#m7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as D#min7 and D#-7.
Keys that use D#m7
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Questions
What notes are in the D#m7 chord?
D#m7 (D sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth) and C# (minor seventh).
How do you play D#m7 on guitar?
The easiest D#m7 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 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is D#m7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is D#m7 in?
D#m7 belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the ii7 chord), F sharp major (as the vi7 chord), B major (as the iii7 chord), E flat minor (as the i7 chord), G sharp minor (as the v7 chord) and B flat minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.