I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Db Major Chord
Learn the Db Major chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Db3F5Ab
Playable Db Major Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 4 3 1 2 1
A shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 4 6 6 6 4
G shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 9 8 6 6 6 9
E shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 11 11 10 9 9
D shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x x 11 13 14 13
Full fretboard map
Every Db Major Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using Db Major
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 |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5