D#/Ebm6 guitar chord (D#/Eb Minor 6th)

Symbols: m6, min6, m(add6), -6

Steps: 1-b3-5-6

Notes: D#-Gb-A#-C

The D#/Eb m6 chord combines the natural minor with a major 6th interval, creating a bittersweet and jazzy flavor. With notes D#, Gb, A# and C, it’s a versatile choice for smooth transitions and emotional impact. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "D#/Eb m6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the E (1st) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 4

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret using your pinky
Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Press the B (2nd) string on the 11th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Use your middle 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 7

Place a barre using your middle finger on the 11th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Press the E (1st) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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