I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Db6/9 Chord
Learn the Db6/9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Db3F5Ab6Bb9Eb
Playable Db6/9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 4 3 3 4 4
A shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 4 x 8 6 6
G shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 9 8 8 8 9 9
E shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 x x 10 11 11
D shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 11 x 11 15 x 13
Full fretboard map
Every Db6/9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Db6/9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Db |
| 3 | 3 | F |
| 5 | 5 | Ab |
| 6 | 6 | Bb |
| 9 | 2 | Eb |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 2