Dbm Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Dbm chord under your fingers? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Dbm, step by step.
- Notes: Db, E and Ab
- Frets: 1 4 0 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- Db minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Db, E and Ab
- Frets
- 1 4 0 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbm chord
Here is the Dbm chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Dbm chord?
The Dbm chord is built from three notes: Db, E and Ab (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Dbm chord
Want to go further?
Once Dbm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Db 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.