Db9 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Db Dominant Ninth chord

Db 9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Db 9 chord, an integral part of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, Cb, and Eb, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9.

The Db 9 chord is a sophisticated and rich sounding chord, often found in genres such as jazz and blues. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you may want to check out our tutorial on chord building.

Understanding the intervals that make up the Db 9 chord is crucial. The intervals are: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Major Ninth (9). For a deeper dive into intervals and how they work on the fretboard, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a fantastic resource.

As part of the Dominant Chords family, the Db 9 chord holds a unique position in chord progressions. Dominant chords, including the Db 9, often serve as a bridge or transition between chords in a progression. To learn more about dominant chords and their role in music, take a look at our dominant guitar chords tutorial.

Finally, if you're interested in exploring more advanced chord types, such as the ninth chords, our ninth guitar chords tutorial is a must-read. It offers comprehensive guidance on how to play these complex, rich sounding chords.

With practice and understanding, the Db 9 chord can become a powerful tool in your guitar playing arsenal, adding depth and complexity to your music. Happy playing!

Db 9 chord Notes:

DbFAbCbEb

Chord structure of the Dominant Ninth chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Fingerings for the Db Dominant Ninth guitar chord

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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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Db 9 position 10 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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Db 9 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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Db 9 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
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Db 9 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
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Db 9 position 11 guitar chord diagram

Position 6
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Db 9 position 12 guitar chord diagram

Position 7
BarreMovable

Db 9 position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 8
BarreMovable

Db 9 position 6 guitar chord diagram

Position 9
BarreMovable

Db 9 position 8 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 9 | D 9 | E 9 | F 9 | G 9 | A 9 | B 9 | C#9 | D#9 | F#9 | G#9 | A#9 | Ab9 | Bb9 | Db9 | Eb9 | Gb9

How to build the Db 9 chord on guitar

This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
3
5
b7
1
9
3
b7
1
9
3
5
b7
9
3
5
b7
1
9
3
5
b7
1
9
3
5
b7
1
9
3
5
b7
1
3
5
b7
1
9
3