D#/Ebm9 guitar chord (D#/Eb Minor 9th)

Symbols: m9, min9, -9

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9

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

The D#/Eb m9 chord extends the minor 7th by adding a ninth for a richer harmonic texture. Its notes D#, Gb, A#, Db and F produce a soulful and deeply expressive sound, ideal for jazz, blues, and R&B. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "D#/Eb m9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

D#/Ebm9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

D#/Ebm9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string