# D♯ minor Guitar Chord

> The D♯ minor minor chord, composed of the root (D♯ minor), minor third F♯, and perfect fifth A♯, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third F♯ gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity. With A♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♯ minor.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♯min
- Notes: D♯, F♯, A♯
- Intervals: 1 (D♯), ♭3 (F♯), 5 (A♯)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 6 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/668876)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/xx8876)
- Shape 3: -1 13 13 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/xddbbb)
- Shape 4: -1 1 1 3 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/x11342)
- Shape 5: 6 9 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/698876)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 8 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/xx8bbb)
- Shape 7: -1 13 13 11 11 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/xddbbe)
- Shape 8: -1 1 1 -1 -1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-minor/a-sharp/x11xx2)

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