What notes are in the D#m chord?

D#m is made of D#, F# and A#: the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th above D#.

What is the easiest way to play D#m?

Play xx1342 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.

Which keys is D#m in?

D#m belongs to Db major (ii), F# major (vi) and B major (iii).

D# Minor chord on guitar

D# minor (D#m) is a minor triad: darker and more serious than major. It is built from D#, F# and A# (formula 1 ♭3 5). Minor chords carry ballads, rock riffs and anything moody. The easiest way to play it in standard tuning is xx1342.

x x 1 3 4 2

x 6 8 8 7 6

11 13 13 11 11 11

D#m fingerings (low E to high E)

Fret 1: xx1342. Mute the low E and A strings.
Barre at fret 6: x68876. Mute the low E string, barre fret 6 from the A to the high E string.
Barre at fret 11: 11-13-13-11-11-11. Barre fret 11 from the low E to the high E string.

Questions

What notes are in the D#m chord?: D#m is made of D#, F# and A#: the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th above D#.
What is the easiest way to play D#m?: Play xx1342 (low E to high E): mute the low E and A strings.
Which keys is D#m in?: D#m belongs to Db major (ii), F# major (vi) and B major (iii).

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