D#/Eb6 guitar chord (D#/Eb Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: D#-G-A#-C

The D#/Eb 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes D#, G, A# and C give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "D#/Eb 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
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

Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

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

Variation 5

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Position 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, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
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 9

Press the E (1st) string on the 11th fret with your index finger
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
Barre the 13th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 4th to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret and press down
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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