Dbmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Dbmadd9 on ukulele is 1-3-0-4: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string and leave the E string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as C#madd9, C sharp minor added ninth.
- 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
- C#madd9, or Db minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), Eb (major 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.
Is there an easier way to play Dbmadd9?
Not really. 1-3-0-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbmadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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 major 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.