Dbmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Dbmadd9 chord on your ukulele? 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 Dbmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: Db, E, Ab and Eb
- Frets: 1 3 0 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- Db minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), Eb (9th)
- Notes
- Db, E, Ab and Eb
- Frets
- 1 3 0 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbmadd9 chord
Here is the Dbmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd 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 Dbmadd9 chord?
The Dbmadd9 chord is built from four notes: Db, E, Ab and Eb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Dbmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dbmadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Db. 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.