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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Db 13 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the Db 13 chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, and it is built from a series of specific musical intervals. The Db 13 chord is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, Cb, Eb, Gb, and Bb. These notes are derived from the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, 11, and 13.

The complete names of these intervals are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the Db 13 chord. For a more in-depth look at musical intervals and how they build chords, you might find our tutorial about fretboard intervals helpful.

The Db 13 chord, with its rich, complex sound, is often used in jazz and other advanced musical styles. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, check out our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.

In this tutorial, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones that make up the Db 13 chord. By understanding these patterns, you can learn to play this chord with confidence and precision. For those who are interested in the theory behind chord construction, we recommend our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

As you progress in your guitar journey, you might also find our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords useful, as the Db 13 chord is a type of dominant chord. We hope this tutorial helps you master the Db 13 chord and enrich your guitar playing skills.

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