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Chord Shapes

There are 12 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 B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B 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, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B 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 G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

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 B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D 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 high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Db 7 Description

Welcome to our detailed tutorial on the Db 7 chord, a member of the intriguing Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, and Cb, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, and b7. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

To understand more about these intervals and how they are stacked to create a chord, you might want to check out our tutorial on chord construction. This will provide you with a solid foundation to understand the structure of the Db 7 chord and many others.

The Db 7 chord, like all dominant 7 chords, has a unique character and sound. It is often used in blues, jazz, and rock music to create tension and resolution within a chord progression. Understanding how to play and incorporate this chord into your playing can significantly expand your musical vocabulary.

Our tutorial will provide you with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the Db 7 chord. This will not only help you to visualize the chord on the fretboard but also to understand its structure and how it can be moved and modified to create different sounds.

If you're interested in further exploring the world of chords, check out our comprehensive tutorial on all types of guitar chords. This will provide you with a wealth of information and resources to expand your chord knowledge and skills. Happy playing!

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