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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 4 of the A and G strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the high E string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the B 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 A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Db 7b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Db 7b5 chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes Db, F, Abb, and Cb, is built with the intervals 1, 3, b5, and b7, making it a unique and compelling sound in your guitar playing repertoire.

The Db 7b5 chord is a perfect example of a chord built by stacking intervals, a concept that is crucial to understanding how chords are formed. If you're unfamiliar with this concept, you might want to check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering it. The intervals are Root (1), Major Third (3), Diminished Fifth (b5), and Minor Seventh (b7). If you need a refresher on these intervals, we have a tutorial about fretboard intervals that you might find helpful.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the Db 7b5 chord. This will not only help you learn how to play this chord but also deepen your understanding of how it is constructed and how it functions within different musical contexts. For more information on dominant chords like Db 7b5, do visit our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.

So, whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or a more experienced guitarist interested in exploring the rich world of dominant chords, this tutorial on the Db 7b5 chord is for you. Let's dive in and start making some beautiful music!

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