Which notes are in the D# chord?

D# contains the notes D#, G and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5.

How many ways can you play D#?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for D#.

Is the D# chord hard to play?

D# requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

Are D# and Eb the same chord?

Yes. D# and Eb are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

D# major · Ukulele

D# Chord on Ukulele

The D# chord (D# major) is built from the notes D#, G and A#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Eb; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

D#starts at fret 1

Fingering

string 4 (G): fret 3 — ring finger
string 3 (C): fret 3 — little finger
string 2 (E): fret 3 — middle finger
string 1 (A): fret 1 — index finger

Notes in this chord

D♯
G
A♯

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5

Also written: Eb

How to play

D# can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

Theory behind the chord

Major chords sound bright and settled. They are built from a root, a major third and a perfect fifth, and they carry most of the resolution points in pop, rock and folk. On D# this structure sits on the root D#, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 map onto D#, G and A#. D# is the I chord in the key of D# major, the V chord in A# major and the IV chord in G# major. Its relative minor is Cm, which shares the same set of notes. The most common progression it appears in is D# – Cm – G# – A#.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the D# chord?: D# contains the notes D#, G and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5.
How many ways can you play D#?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for D#.
Is the D# chord hard to play?: D# requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
Are D# and Eb the same chord?: Yes. D# and Eb are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

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