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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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D# m9 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the D# m9 chord. This chord, a member of the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes D#, F#, A#, C#, and E#. It's a rich, complex chord that can add depth and sophistication to your guitar playing.
The D# m9 chord is built from specific intervals, which are the distances between the notes in the chord. The intervals for this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth, respectively.
Understanding these intervals and how they stack together to form chords is a crucial part of guitar music theory. Our tutorial on this subject can help you delve deeper into this topic.
As a more advanced chord, the D# m9 might be a bit challenging for beginners. However, with practice and understanding of how chords are built and notated, you can master this chord and many others. Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords and our guide on chord notation can be very helpful in this journey.
Furthermore, the D# m9 chord, being a ninth chord, is often used in jazz music and can be found in many jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in learning more about these, check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.
Stay tuned for the next part of this tutorial, where we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns for the D# m9 chord. This will help you visualize and understand the chord structure better, making it easier for you to play it.
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