# D♯ minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The D♯ minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth E♯ to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third F♯ and ninth E♯ gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With A♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♯ minor add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♯min(add9)
- Notes: D♯, F♯, A♯, E♯
- Intervals: 1 (D♯), ♭3 (F♯), 5 (A♯), 9 (E♯)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 13

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 8 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/688876)
- Shape 2: -1 13 13 11 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/xddbbd)
- Shape 3: -1 1 4 3 4 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/x14341)
- Shape 4: -1 1 3 3 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/x13342)
- Shape 5: 6 9 8 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/698866)
- Shape 6: 6 6 4 -1 6 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/664x6x)
- Shape 7: 6 8 -1 8 7 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/68x87x)
- Shape 8: 6 8 8 8 7 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor-add-9/a-sharp/68887x)

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