Db Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Db chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Db, step by step.
- Notes: Db, F and Ab
- Frets: 1 1 1 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Db ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major triad
- Also known as
- Db major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Db, F and Ab
- Frets
- 1 1 1 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Db chord
Here is the Db chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Db chord?
The Db chord is built from three notes: Db, F and Ab (the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the Db is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Major chords are the bright, happy ones, which is why so many singalong songs are built on them. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Db chord
Want to go further?
Once Db feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Dbsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.