I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Db Major 9 Chord
Learn the Db Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Db3F5Ab7C9Eb
Playable Db Major 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 4 3 5 4 x
A shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 4 x 8 6 8
G shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 9 x 6 8 6 8
E shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 x 10 10 x 11
D shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 13 x 11 13 13 11
Full fretboard map
Every Db Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using Db Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | Db |
| 3 | M3 | F |
| 5 | P5 | Ab |
| 7 | M7 | C |
| 9 | M9 | Eb |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.