Db Major Sixth (Db6) chords on guitar
Welcome to our tutorial on the Db 6 chord, a vibrant addition to the Major Chords family. Composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, and Bb, this chord adds a rich, harmonic depth to your music. The intervals that construct this chord are the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 6 (Major Sixth).
The Db 6 chord is an integral part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family. If you're new to these, this tutorial will be a great introduction. This chord is a bit more advanced than the basic major and minor chords, so it's perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge and skills.
Understanding the music theory behind this chord is key. The Db 6 chord is built by stacking intervals. If you're unfamiliar with this concept, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Once you've got a handle on the theory, it's time to put it into practice. This tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the Db 6 chord. You'll get to see exactly how the tones of Db, F, Ab, and Bb fit together on the fretboard.
Mastering the Db 6 chord opens up a world of possibilities for your playing. It's used in many jazz chord progressions, and understanding it can help you create more complex and interesting music.
If you're unsure about the notation of this chord, our tutorial on chord notation can be a helpful resource. It explains how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.
Enjoy exploring the Db 6 chord and happy playing!
Notes of the Db 6 chord:
DbFAbBb
Chord structure of the Major Sixth chord:
Db6 Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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Position 6
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Position 7
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 6 | D 6 | E 6 | F 6 | G 6 | A 6 | B 6 | C#6 | D#6 | F#6 | G#6 | A#6 | Ab6 | Bb6 | Db6 | Eb6 | Gb6
Chord tones in the Db 6 chord
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.