Dbmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Dbmaj9 on ukulele is 1-3-1-3: barre the 1st fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as C#maj9, C sharp major ninth.
- Notes: Db, F, Ab, C and Eb
- Frets: 1 3 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- C#maj9, or Db major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), C (major 7th), Eb (major 9th)
- Notes
- Db, F, Ab, C and Eb
- Frets
- 1 3 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbmaj9 chord
Here is the Dbmaj9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd 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.
Is there an easier way to play Dbmaj9?
Not really. 1-3-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbmaj9 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 Dbmaj9 chord?
The Dbmaj9 chord is built from five notes: Db, F, Ab, C and Eb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Dbmaj9 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.