Accessible Page: Dbdim7 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Db Diminished Seventh chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Db dim7 Description

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on the Db dim7 chord. This chord, belonging to the Diminished Chords family, is composed of the notes Db, Fb, Abb, and Cbb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, b5, and bb7, which are also known as Root, Minor Third, Diminished Fifth, and Diminished Seventh respectively.

The Db dim7 chord is a bit more complex than some other chords, which makes it a fantastic choice for guitarists looking to broaden their chord knowledge and add some unique sounds to their music. It's essential to understand the notation of chords and the fretboard intervals that compose them. This will help you grasp the structure of the Db dim7 chord and apply it in your playing.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Db dim7 chord. This visual aid will help you understand how to position your fingers to play this chord correctly. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can check out our guitar music theory tutorial.

For those interested in exploring more about the Diminished Chords family, we have a complete tutorial about diminished guitar chords. This will further enhance your understanding and application of these unique and complex chords, including the Db dim7.

Remember, mastering the Db dim7 chord and other complex chords takes time and practice. So, keep your guitar close, your mind open, and let's dive into the world of diminished chords together.

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