D# Major Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
D# Major filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
D# Major — chord details
The D# Major chord is made up of the following notes: D#, F##, A#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for D# Major on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
Note: D# is enharmonically equivalent to Eb. Chord shapes are the same.
The D# major chord is built by stacking a major third and a perfect fifth above the root, creating the interval structure 1P, 3M, 5P with the notes D#, F##, A#. This combination produces the most fundamental and stable sound in Western harmony — bright, resolved, and confident. Major chords serve as the harmonic anchor in virtually every genre, conveying feelings of happiness, strength, and resolution. Understanding the major triad is the first step toward mastering chord construction.
How to Play D# Major
On ukulele, D# major is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
D# Major in Progressions
D# major naturally appears as the I chord in D# major, the IV chord in A# major, and the V chord in G# major. It also functions as the bVI in C minor. This versatility makes it one of the most frequently used chords in all of popular music.
Common Substitutions
Try substituting D#maj7, D#add9, or Cm for a different color while maintaining a similar harmonic function.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.