D#m6 chord on piano
D Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Ebm6. Notes: D#, F#, A# and C.
How to play D#m6
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, 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#m6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · F# · A# · C1st inversion
F# · A# · C · D#2nd inversion
A# · C · D# · F#3rd inversion
C · D# · F# · A#Notes and theory
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F#, A# and B#; B# is the same key as C.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsminor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m6 chord?
D#m6 (D sharp minor sixth) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth) and C (major sixth).
How do you play D#m6 on piano?
Play D#, F#, 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#m6?
Root position: D# F# A# C. 1st inversion: F# A# C D#. 2nd inversion: A# C D# F#. 3rd inversion: C D# F# A#.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.