D#/Eb7 guitar chord (D#/Eb Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: D#-G-A#-Db

The D#/Eb 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes D#, G, A# and Db, it includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. This chord creates tension and drive in progressions, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rock music. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "D#/Eb 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 6th fret
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Press the B (2nd) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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