D#6 chord on piano
D Sharp Major Sixth, also written Eb6. Notes: D#, G, A# and C.
How to play D#6
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, A# and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D#6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · G · A# · C1st inversion
G · A# · C · D#2nd inversion
A# · C · D# · G3rd inversion
C · D# · G · A#Notes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as D#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and B#; F## is the same key as G and B# is the same key as C.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#6 chord?
D#6 (D sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and C (major sixth).
How do you play D#6 on piano?
Play D#, G, A# and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of D#6?
Root position: D# G A# C. 1st inversion: G A# C D#. 2nd inversion: A# C D# G. 3rd inversion: C D# G A#.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.