Accessible Page: Dbsus4 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Db Suspended Fourth chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Db sus4 Description

Welcome to this tutorial on the Db sus4 chord. As part of the suspended chords family, this chord is unique as it doesn't contain the third note that is typically found in other chords. Instead, the Db sus4 chord is composed of the notes Db, Gb, and Ab, and its structure is defined by the intervals 1, 4, and 5, also known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth.

If you're interested in learning more about these intervals and how they contribute to the formation of chords, you can check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will help you understand the theory behind the construction of the Db sus4 chord and many others.

The Db sus4 chord is a great addition to your guitar skills, offering a unique sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. This tutorial will guide you through the process of playing this chord, providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to visually represent how the chord is formed on the guitar.

If you're new to the concept of suspended chords like the Db sus4, we recommend you to visit our tutorial about suspended (sus) guitar chords. Here you will find a thorough explanation of what suspended chords are and how they differ from other types of chords.

For a broader understanding of guitar chords, including how to denote them depending on the intervals that compose them, you may find our tutorial on guitar chord notation useful. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, enhancing your ability to learn and play new chords like the Db sus4.

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