D#m6 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Ebm6. Notes: D#, F#, A# and C.
How to play D#m6
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#m6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes 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.
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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 ukulele?
The easiest D#m6 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is D#m6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.