D#/Eb9 guitar chord (D#/Eb Dominant 9th)

Symbols: 9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9

Notes: D#-G-A#-Db-F

The D#/Eb 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes D#, G, A#, Db and F, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "D#/Eb 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 3rd fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 6th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 11th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 11th fret with your thumb
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret using your pinky
Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 15th fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

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