D#m/A chord on guitar
D Sharp Minor Over A, also written Ebm/A. Notes: D#, F# and A#.
How to play D#m/A
- 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#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D#m/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumNotes 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/A
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Questions
What notes are in the D#m/A chord?
D#m/A (D sharp minor over A) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A# (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play D#m/A on guitar?
The easiest D#m/A is the "open 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/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between D#m/A 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/A in?
D#m/A 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.