D#m6 Guitar Chords Explained | D# Minor Sixth
Welcome to our tutorial on the D# m6 chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes D#, F#, A#, and B#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and 6, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth respectively.
This chord is a part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family. It is a popular choice in a variety of music genres due to its rich, complex sound. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, check out our tutorial about sixth (6) guitar chords.
The D# m6 chord, like other chords, is built by stacking intervals. Understanding how intervals work on the guitar fretboard is crucial to understanding how chords are formed. If you want to delve deeper into this topic, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is a great place to start.
Notation is another important aspect of understanding chords. The way we denote the D# m6 chord is based on the intervals that compose it. If you want to learn more about chord notation, check out our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
In the following sections, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you understand and play the D# m6 chord. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, understanding this chord will enhance your playing skills and musical knowledge.
Notes that compose the D# m6 chord:
D#F#A#B#
Chord Formula:
D#m6 Guitar Chord Shapes
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Movable
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m6 | D m6 | E m6 | F m6 | G m6 | A m6 | B m6 | C#m6 | D#m6 | F#m6 | G#m6 | A#m6 | Abm6 | Bbm6 | Dbm6 | Ebm6 | Gbm6
Create your D# m6 chord shapes
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!