D# minor · Ukulele
D#m Chord on Ukulele
The D#m chord (D# minor) is built from the notes D#, F# and A#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Ebm; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 3 — ring finger
- string 3 (C): fret 3 — little finger
- string 2 (E): fret 2 — middle finger
- string 1 (A): fret 1 — index finger
Notes in this chord
- D♯
- F♯
- A♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5
Also written: Ebm
How to play
D#m 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
Minor chords sound darker than major ones because the third is lowered by a semitone. They carry the melancholic colour in most songs and pair naturally with their relative major. On D#m this structure sits on the root D#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 map onto D#, F# and A#. D#m is the vi chord in the key of F# major, the ii chord in C# major and the iii chord in B major. Its relative major is F#. It is often heard in the D#m – B – F# – C# progression.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the D#m chord?
- D#m contains the notes D#, F# and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5.
- How many ways can you play D#m?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for D#m.
- Is the D#m chord hard to play?
- D#m 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#m and Ebm the same chord?
- Yes. D#m and Ebm 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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