Dbmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Dbmaj9 chord on your ukulele? 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 three-finger shape. Here is how to play Dbmaj9, step by step.
- 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
- Db major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), C (major 7th), Eb (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.
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 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.