D♯ Major 6
Notes:D♯ – Fx – A♯ – B♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb Major 6.
Notes
D♯ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G4 – A#4 – C5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A#4 – C5 – D#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C5 – D#5 – G5 |
| 3rd Inversion | D#4 – G4 – A#4 – C4 |
Key Signature
The key of D# Major 6 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The D♯ Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D♯ Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# Major 6 chord?
D# Major 6 is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Major 6 chord used in music?
D# Major 6 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 6).
What is the fingering for D# Major 6?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Major 6?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Can I substitute D# Major 6 for D# Major?
Yes — the sixth adds warmth for a vintage jazz sound.
Practice Tips
- Vintage jazz tonic sound.
- Enharmonic with a relative m7 chord.
- Compare with D#maj7.
- Warm, sweet, nostalgic character.
- Swing, country, Hawaiian music.
- Try ending jazz standards on a 6th chord.