D#b5 Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open D Tuning

Short answer: D#b5 is a D# ♭5 chord with the notes D♯, F♯♯, A. In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: D#Mb5, D#Δ-5

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How to Play D#b5 on Mandolin

D#b5, D#Mb5, D#Δ-5

Notes: D♯, F♯♯, A

1,5,0,1 (13.2)
1,1,0,5 (12.3)
1,5,0,5 (12.3)
x,1,0,5 (x1.2)
1,5,0,x (12.x)
1,x,0,5 (1x.2)

Quick Summary

  • The D#b5 chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A
  • In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: D#Mb5, D#Δ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D#b5 chord on Mandolin?

D#b5 is a D# ♭5 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#b5 on Mandolin?

To play D#b5 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#b5 chord?

The D#b5 chord contains the notes: D♯, F♯♯, A.

How many ways can you play D#b5 on Mandolin?

In Open D tuning, there are 6 voicings for the D#b5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A.

What are other names for D#b5?

D#b5 is also known as D#Mb5, D#Δ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D♯, F♯♯, A.