What notes are in a D♯m6 chord?

D♯m6 contains four notes: D♯ (root), F♯ (minor third), A♯ (perfect fifth), and B♯ (major sixth — same as C).

Is D♯m6 the same as E♭m6?

Yes, enharmonically — same four pitches. D♯m6 is the sharp-side spelling; E♭m6 is the flat-side. E♭m6 is much more common in jazz literature.

Why is the sixth B♯ and not C?

The m6 chord stacks intervals on each scale-letter from the root. D♯ minor uses letters D-F-A-B-... wait — D-F-A-C. So the sixth must sit on the B letter, which becomes B♯ in this context.

When does D♯m6 appear in music?

Rarely. The chord appears in deep sharp-key contexts (F♯ major literature). Modern lead sheets use E♭m6 instead for readability.

D# minor 6 chord — notes, intervals, and practice

D♯m6 — D♯, F♯, A♯, B♯ — is a D♯ minor triad with an added major sixth. The B♯ (enharmonic to C) marks the sharp-side spelling. The chord is the i6 of D♯ minor and is enharmonic to E♭m6 in flat-key notation.

Intervals

The D# minor 6 chord stacks two thirds on the root. Each interval and its size in semitones:

D#→F#minor 3rd3 semitones
F#→A#major 3rd4 semitones
A#→B#major 2nd2 semitones

On the keyboard

Each note of the D# minor 6 chord highlighted on a piano. Pitch class is what matters — any octave works.

On the guitar

One voicing of the D# minor 6 chord on a six-string guitar fretboard.

1D#
♭3F#
5A#
6B#

Common mistakes

D♯m6 uses B♯ as its sixth — enharmonic to C natural. The all-sharp spelling is unusual; most jazz charts use E♭m6 instead. The chord is enharmonic to A♯ half-diminished.

In context

D♯m6 is the i6 of D♯ minor (a rare key in practical music). The chord appears only in deep sharp-key contexts; flat-side music writes E♭m6.

Drill it

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Frequently asked

What notes are in a D♯m6 chord?: D♯m6 contains four notes: D♯ (root), F♯ (minor third), A♯ (perfect fifth), and B♯ (major sixth — same as C).
Is D♯m6 the same as E♭m6?: Yes, enharmonically — same four pitches. D♯m6 is the sharp-side spelling; E♭m6 is the flat-side. E♭m6 is much more common in jazz literature.
Why is the sixth B♯ and not C?: The m6 chord stacks intervals on each scale-letter from the root. D♯ minor uses letters D-F-A-B-... wait — D-F-A-C. So the sixth must sit on the B letter, which becomes B♯ in this context.
When does D♯m6 appear in music?: Rarely. The chord appears in deep sharp-key contexts (F♯ major literature). Modern lead sheets use E♭m6 instead for readability.