Accessible Page: D# Dominant Seventh (D#7) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 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 B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D 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 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

D# 7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# 7 chord, a member of the vibrant Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes D#, F##, A#, and C# and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, and b7. Each of these intervals contributes to the unique sound of the D# 7 chord. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might find our tutorial about fretboard intervals helpful.

The full names of the music intervals that construct this chord are: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), and Minor Seventh (b7). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the D# 7 chord and other dominant (7) guitar chords. If you're interested in learning more about how these intervals are stacked to create chords, check out our tutorial on guitar music theory.

In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose the D# 7 chord. These resources are designed to help you not only play the chord but also understand its structure and the role it can play in various chord progressions. For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, you might want to explore our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord knowledge or an experienced player wanting to delve deeper into music theory, this tutorial on the D# 7 chord is a valuable resource. Let's start your journey into the world of dominant chords!

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