D#/Ebm13 guitar chord (D#/Eb Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13

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

The D#/Eb m13 chord builds on the minor 11th by adding the 13th interval for a fully extended minor sound. With notes D#, Gb, A#, Db, F, G# and C, it brings a sophisticated and expansive flavor to jazz or soulful ballads. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "D#/Eb m13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

D#/Ebm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • 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 2

D#/Ebm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret from the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings