D# Minor 6th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: DāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Eā. See Eb Minor 6th.
Notes
D# Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 ā F#4 ā A#4 ā C5 |
| 1st Inversion | F#4 ā A#4 ā C5 ā D#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 ā C5 ā D#5 ā F#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | D#4 ā F#4 ā A#4 ā C4 |
Key Signature
The key of D# Minor 6th has 6 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ, DāÆ, AāÆ, EāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The D# Minor 6th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M6 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# Minor 6th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# Minor 6th chord?
D# Minor 6th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor 6th chord used in music?
D# Minor 6th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 6th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor 6th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Minor 6th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What is the descending chromatic line?
The classic line: m ā mMaj7 ā m7 ā m6 ā only the top note moves chromatically.
Practice Tips
- Play the descending chromatic line.
- Bittersweet, nostalgic quality.
- Dorian tonic chord.
- Enharmonic with a m7b5 chord.
- Compare with D#m7.
- Jazz and film scoring.