D# Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: D# is a D# Major chord with the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major

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How to Play D# on Mandolin

D#, D#M, D#Δ, D#maj, D#Major

Notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯

1,5,1,1 (1211)
1,1,1,5 (1112)
1,5,1,5 (1213)
x,1,1,5 (x112)
1,5,1,x (121x)
1,x,1,5 (1x12)

Quick Summary

  • The D# chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯
  • In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D# chord on Mandolin?

D# is a D# Major chord. It contains the notes D♯, F♯♯, A♯. On Mandolin in Open D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play D# on Mandolin?

To play D# on in Open D tuning, use one of the 6 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the D# chord?

The D# chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

How many ways can you play D# on Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings for the D# chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.

What are other names for D#?

D# is also known as D#M, D#Δ, D# maj, D# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A♯.