# How to play E minor 7th sharp 5 / D (3rd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx0988 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E minor 7th sharp 5 / D (3rd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx0988). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-7th-sharp-5/d/xx0988

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E minor 7th sharp 5
- Display name: Emin7(♯5)/D
- Notes: E, G, B♯, D
- Intervals: 1 (E), ♭3 (G), ♯5 (B♯), ♭7 (D)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string

## Other Resources

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