Accessible Page: D# Minor Seventh Guitar Chord (D#m7) | Easy Ways to Play It

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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 and B strings at the same time
• 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 requires barre
• 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 middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D 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, G and high E 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 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# m7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# m7 chord. This chord, a member of the minor chords family, is composed of the notes D#, F#, A#, and C#. It's a beautifully resonant chord that can add depth and emotion to your music.

The D# m7 chord is built using a specific set of music intervals: 1 (the Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the construction and sound of this chord. If you are not familiar with these terms, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great place to start.

Once you understand the theory behind the intervals, you can then move on to visualizing these on your guitar's fretboard. Our tutorial on fretboard intervals can help you with this. It's a crucial step in being able to play the D# m7 chord fluidly and confidently.

This chord is often used in more advanced music, such as jazz, where the combination of the minor third and minor seventh create a rich, complex sound. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions provides great insight.

Finally, if you are unsure about how to denote this chord based on its intervals, our tutorial on how to denote chords can be a useful guide. This will also help you in understanding other chords and their notation.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your chord knowledge, mastering the D# m7 chord is a rewarding achievement. We hope this tutorial helps you on your musical journey!

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