D Flat Major Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice Interactively
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Db, F and Ab are the notes of the Db major chord, which sounds identical to C# major but avoids the E# of the sharp spelling.
The page lists 12 voicings, seven of them barre shapes and the lowest at the 1st fret. Db is the I chord of Db major, the IV chord of Ab major and the V chord of Gb major. Every note belongs to the Db major scale.
Barre shapes are easy to mute by accident, so use the microphone check in the player at the top to confirm every string rings.
Db major guitar chord is also written as Db, Dbmaj, DbM or DbΔ.
Db Chord Notes and Formula
Notes of the Db maj chord:
Formula of the Major chord:
Formula: 1 3 5
Same chord, different name: Db is also written as C# major.
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Db Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Db Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G and high E strings at the same time
- 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
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the A string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Db Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position 3 Barre Movable
Db Major Finger Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, B 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 11 of the D string
Position 4 Barre Movable
Db Major Finger 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 ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
Position 5 Movable Slash Chord
Db/Ab Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
The lowest note is Ab, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/Ab.
Position 6 Barre Movable Slash Chord
Db/F Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E 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 8 of the A string
The lowest note is F, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/F.
Position 7 Movable Slash Chord
Db/F Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G 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
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string
The lowest note is F, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/F.
Position 8 Movable
Db Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string
Position 9 Barre Movable Slash Chord
Db/Ab Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
The lowest note is Ab, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/Ab.
Position 10 Movable
Db Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G 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
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the A string
Position 11 Movable Slash Chord
Db/Ab Major Finger Positions
- Mute the A 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 low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string
The lowest note is Ab, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/Ab.
Position 12 Barre Movable Slash Chord
Db/F Major Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
The lowest note is F, not the root, so this voicing is the slash chord Db/F.
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Chords That Go With Db
One key where Db fits is Db major, where it works as the I chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:
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More Db Chords
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FAQ
Is Db major the same as C# major?
Yes, they sound the same. Db major is spelled Db, F, Ab, while C# major is spelled C#, E#, G#, so the flat version avoids the E#.
What are the notes of Db major?
Db major is Db, F and Ab: the root, a major third four semitones up and a perfect fifth seven semitones up.
How many voicings are there for Db major on guitar?
Db major has 12 voicings, 7 of them with a barre and none with open strings. The highest one reaches the 11th fret.
Which scale works over Db major?
The Db major scale: Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C. It includes all three chord tones: Db, F and Ab, so melodies in it fit the chord.
In which keys is Db major a main chord?
Db major is the I chord of its own key and the IV chord of Ab major. Both scales contain Db, F and Ab.
