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Chord Shapes

There are 6 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the high 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 string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, D and B 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 A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

  • 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 A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A 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 12 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Db 7(#9) Description

Welcome to this tutorial where we will be delving into the world of the Db 7(#9) chord. This chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, a group of chords that are pivotal in creating tension and resolution in music. If you are unfamiliar with dominant chords, you can check out our comprehensive dominant guitar chords tutorial for a detailed explanation.

The Db 7(#9) chord is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, Cb, and E, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #9. Understanding the concept of intervals is crucial in learning how to build and play this chord. For a deeper understanding of intervals, we recommend our fretboard intervals tutorial.

These intervals correspond to the following music intervals: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Major Ninth (#9). If you are new to the concept of chord notation based on intervals, our tutorial on chord notation will be of great help.

In the following sections, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that showcase the tones composing the Db 7(#9) chord. This will help you visualize and understand how the chord is constructed on the fretboard. For those who are looking to advance their guitar skills beyond the beginner level, our intermediate guitar chord tutorial is a great resource.

Stay tuned and get ready to master the Db 7(#9) chord!

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