Dbmaj9 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice Interactively
In Dbmaj9, the Db major ninth chord, the notes are Db, F, Ab, C and Eb. The distance from the root to the ninth is fourteen semitones, a major second plus an octave.
For soloing or filling in melody, the Db major scale contains every note of the chord. It is often heard in jazz. You get four voicings to choose from, three of them barre shapes. On the guitar this is the same chord as C# major ninth chord, which is written C#, E#, G#, B# and D#.
With labels switched on in the fretboard player above, you can read each note name under your fingers.
Db major 9th guitar chord is also written as Dbmaj9, DbM9, DbΔ9 or Dbma9.
Db maj9 chord Notes:
How to create the Major Ninth chord:
Formula: 1 3 5 7 9
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Db Maj9 Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 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 B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and G strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string
Position 4 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
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FAQ
What is the spelling of Dbmaj9?
Db, F, Ab, C and Eb. Reading up from the root they are the major third, perfect fifth, major seventh and major ninth.
Is Dbmaj9 the same as C#maj9?
Yes, C#maj9 uses the sharp spelling: C#, E#, G#, B# and D#. The two names sound identical, and the flat spelling here avoids E# and B#.
How many voicings are there for Dbmaj9 on guitar?
Four voicings, three of them using a barre and none with open strings, from fret 3 up to fret 11.
Why does Db major ninth contain C instead of Cb?
A major seventh sits one semitone under the octave, and Db to C is exactly that. Cb would be a minor seventh, which would turn it into a different kind of chord.
