# How to play D♯ minor 7th flat 5 / A (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape x01222 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the D♯ minor 7th flat 5 / A (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape x01222). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-7th-flat-5/a/x01222

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: D♯ minor 7th flat 5
- Display name: D♯min7(♭5)/A
- Notes: D♯, F♯, A, C♯
- Intervals: 1 (D♯), ♭3 (F♯), ♭5 (A), ♭7 (C♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 4th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 3rd string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-7th-flat-5/a/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords