I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
D#6/9 Chord
Learn the D#6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D#3F##5A#6B#9E#
Playable D#6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 x 1 5 x 3
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 6 5 5 6 6
A shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 6 x 10 8 8
G shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 11 10 10 10 11 11
E shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 11 x x 12 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every D#6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using D#6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | D# |
| 3 | 3 | F## |
| 5 | 5 | A# |
| 6 | 6 | B# |
| 9 | 2 | E# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2