D# MINOR SIXTH - GUITAR
Bass position 6
Bass position 11
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | VI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Major sixth |
| D# | F# | A# | C |
ALL ABOUT THE D# MINOR SIXTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The D# Minor Sixth chord is composed of 4 notes :
- D# (Root)
- F# (Minor third)
- A# (Perfect fifth)
- C (Major sixth)
These notes form a minor sixth chord, combining melancholy and sweetness.
How to play D# Minor Sixth on guitar
The m6 chord D# Minor Sixth combines the minor triad with a major sixth, creating a melancholic but sweet sonority.
- Minor jazz: typical color of minor jazz ballads
- Tango: characteristic sound of Argentine music
- Minor rest chord: softer alternative than m7
The combination of minor third with major sixth creates a unique emotional contrast, both sad and bright.
Emotional color
The m6 chord has a nostalgic quality:
- Sweet melancholy: less dark than m7, brighter
- Sophistication: brings a jazz touch to minor progressions
- Tango and Latin music: emblematic color
Common uses of D# Minor Sixth
The m6 chord has specific uses:
- Minor final chord: sophisticated conclusion in minor key
- Jazz and tango: defines the color of these styles
- im7 substitution: for a softer sound
Musical styles
Tango: absolutely essential, defines the Argentine sound.
Minor jazz: ballads and minor conclusions.
Klezmer music: characteristic color of Jewish music.
Minor bossa nova: sophisticated melancholic passages.