Learn the D#maj Guitar Chord: Theory & Interactive Practice
Spelled D#, F## and A#, the D# major chord sounds identical to Eb major, which is written with Eb, G and Bb and is the usual spelling.
Three voicings are listed, all barre shapes that start at the 3rd fret or higher. The major third above D# is F## rather than G, which is why Eb is the name you will normally see. The D# major scale contains all three notes.
The fretboard player at the top labels each note of every shape, so the root, the F## and the A# are easy to find.
D# major guitar chord is also written as D#, D#maj, D#M or D#Δ.
Notes that compose the D# maj chord:
Tones of the Major chord:
Formula: 1 3 5
D# Maj Chord Interactive Fretboard
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D# Maj Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the A string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the D string
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FAQ
Is D# major just another name for Eb major?
Yes, they are the same pitches. D# major is spelled D#, F##, A#, while Eb major is spelled Eb, G, Bb. The Eb spelling avoids the double sharp.
Why does D# major contain F double sharp?
The chord needs a third that uses the letter F. Four semitones up from D# is F##, a note that sounds like G. The fifth is A#, seven semitones up from D#.
What are the notes of D# major?
D# major is made of D#, F## and A#: root, major third and perfect fifth. In pitch they match Eb, G and Bb.
Which keys contain D# major as a main chord?
Spelled as Eb major, it is the I chord of Eb major, the IV chord of Bb major and the V chord of Ab major. All three notes belong to each of those scales.
How many D# major voicings are there on the guitar?
D# major has 3 voicings, all using a barre and none using open strings. The highest one reaches the 13th fret.
