Accessible Page: D#6/9 Guitar Chord Diagrams | D# Major Sixth Nine Added

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# 6/9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# 6/9 chord. This chord, a member of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes D#, F##, A#, B#, and E#. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9, also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Major Ninth.

The D# 6/9 chord is a beautiful, richly textured chord that can add a great deal of depth and complexity to your playing. If you're not familiar with how chords are built by stacking intervals, you might want to check out this tutorial that explains the process in detail.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is also crucial when learning new chords. It helps to comprehend how the notes relate to one another on the fretboard, and how changing one note can transform the chord's character.

Our tutorial will include chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly display the tones composing the D# 6/9 chord. As part of the sixth guitar chords and ninth guitar chords families, the D# 6/9 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, offering a fuller, more complex sound.

For those interested in exploring further, we also have a interactive tool that allows you to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard. This is especially useful if you've discovered a new chord shape and are unsure how to name it.

Stay tuned as we delve into the intricacies of the D# 6/9 chord, enhancing your guitar skills and broadening your musical repertoire.

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