Accessible Page: Db5 Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
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Chord Shapes
There are 2 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the G string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Db 5 Description
Welcome to this tutorial on the Db 5 chord, a member of the power chords family. Power chords, as the name suggests, are powerful and simple, consisting only of the Root and the Fifth. In the case of the Db 5 chord, these notes are Db and Ab. The simplicity of power chords makes them a staple in genres like rock, punk, and heavy music, especially when played on an electric guitar with a bit of distortion. Learn more about power chords here.
The intervals that construct this chord are the 1 (Root) and the 5 (Perfect Fifth). If you're new to the concept of intervals, they are the building blocks of chords. Each interval has a unique sound and role in the chord. Check out this tutorial for a deep dive into fretboard intervals.
Understanding the structure of the Db 5 chord is crucial for learning how to play it. This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in how chords are constructed by stacking intervals, this tutorial provides a comprehensive guide.
Before we dive in, if you're unsure about any chord shapes shown on the fretboard, this interactive tool can help you name them. Happy strumming!
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