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Chord Shapes

There are 4 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 2 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 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:


Db m9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Db m9 chord, a member of the Minor Chords family. The Db m9 chord is a complex and rich sounding chord, comprised of the notes Db, Fb, Ab, Cb, and Eb. The intervals that construct this chord are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

Understanding and mastering this chord involves a deep dive into the world of guitar music theory. If you're new to this, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can be a great starting point. This will give you a solid foundation on how chords are constructed and how they are played on the fretboard.

As a ninth chord, the Db m9 is more advanced than basic major and minor chords. If you're looking for more information on ninth chords, check out our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords. This will give you a broader understanding of the role of the ninth interval in chord construction.

The Db m9 chord is also often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial about jazz chord progressions can provide you with more context and understanding.

Finally, if you're looking to analyze chord shapes shown on the fretboard, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a useful resource. This will help you understand how the Db m9 chord and other chords are formed on the fretboard.

With practice and understanding, the Db m9 chord can be a great addition to your guitar playing repertoire. Happy practicing!

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