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D♭min/maj9/A♭ guitar shapes

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D♭ minor major 9 / A♭ (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

D♭ minor major 9 / A♭ (2nd inversion)

D♭min/maj9/A♭ is the D♭ minor major 9 / A♭ (2nd inversion) guitar chord with A♭ in the bass. It uses the notes D♭, F♭, A♭, C, and E♭ and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-7-9.

The D♭ minor major 9 minor major 9 chord blends the haunting tension of the minor major 7th with the romantic ninth E♭, resulting in a complex, emotional palette. It conveys a sense of mystery and introspection, suitable for cinematic or jazz compositions. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♭ minor major 9.

Also written as D♭min/maj9 and D♭mM9/A♭.

Root note: D♭
Bass note: A♭
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 8

Chord tones

D♭F♭A♭CE♭

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

D♭ Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

F♭ Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

A♭ Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

C Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

E♭ Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

Quick answers

What notes are in D♭min/maj9/A♭?

D♭min/maj9/A♭ uses the notes D♭, F♭, A♭, C, and E♭. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-7-9.

What is another name for D♭min/maj9/A♭?

D♭min/maj9/A♭ is also written as D♭min/maj9 and D♭mM9/A♭.

How do you play D♭min/maj9/A♭ on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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