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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• 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 12 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Db m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Db m chord, a member of the Minor Chords family. This chord, like all others, is composed of specific notes and intervals. The notes that make up the Db m chord are Db, Fb, and Ab, while the intervals that construct this chord are 1, b3, and 5.

In music theory, these intervals are known by their complete names: the Root (1), the Minor Third (b3), and the Perfect Fifth (5). These intervals are crucial in building chords and understanding how they interact with each other. For a more in-depth understanding of how chords are constructed by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial on guitar music theory.

If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they are denoted, we recommend our fretboard intervals tutorial and our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

Learning to play the Db m chord involves understanding chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, which show the tones composing the chord. This understanding is crucial for both beginners and more advanced players. If you're looking for more advanced chords beyond the beginner level, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Remember, understanding and mastering chords is not just about knowing their composition. It's also about knowing how to put them together to create songs. Our tutorial on the most common chord progressions can help you with this.

Now, let's dive into the world of the Db m chord, its construction, and its usage in music. We hope this tutorial helps you in your journey to becoming a better guitarist!

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