D#m chord on guitar
D Sharp Minor, also written Ebm. Notes: D#, F# and A#.
How to play D#m
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- 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#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as D#min and D#-.
Keys that use D#m
More D# chords
All D# guitar chordsD#m with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m chord?
D#m (D sharp minor) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A# (perfect fifth).
How do you play D#m on guitar?
The easiest D#m is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is D#m hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between D#m and D#?
Only the third changes. D# major uses a major third and sounds bright; D# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is D#m in?
D#m belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the ii chord), F sharp major (as the vi chord), B major (as the iii chord), E flat minor (as the i chord), G sharp minor (as the v chord) and B flat minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.