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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 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 Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers 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 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 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 Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers 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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Db maj9 Description

Welcome to our exciting tutorial on the Db maj9 chord. This chord, a part of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, C, and Eb. It's built from the intervals of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, or more specifically, the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth.

The Db maj9 chord is a beautiful, complex chord that's often used in genres like jazz and progressive rock. It adds a rich, extended harmony to your chord progressions. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on more advanced chords before diving into this lesson.

Understanding how to build chords by stacking intervals is crucial to mastering the Db maj9 chord. If you're not familiar with this concept, we recommend you visit our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Once you grasp the theory behind it, we'll guide you through playing the Db maj9 chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will show you the tones that compose the chord and where they are located on the fretboard. If you're interested in more ninth chords, feel free to explore our tutorial about ninth guitar chords.

Finally, if you're curious about how this chord fits into larger chord progressions, our tutorial on common chord progressions is a fantastic resource. It will teach you how to put chords together to create songs, including those featuring the Db maj9 chord.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the Db maj9 chord? Let's get started!

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