Db Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine Guitar Chord Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the Db 13(b9) chord. This chord, part of the Dominant Chords family, is a complex and rich sounding chord that can add depth and sophistication to your guitar playing. The notes that make up this chord are Db, F, Ab, Cb, Ebb, Gb, and Bb, and the intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, 11, and 13.
Understanding the music intervals that compose this chord is key to mastering its structure and sound. These intervals are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Minor Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. If you're new to the concept of music intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a solid foundation.
Playing the Db 13(b9) chord involves using a combination of these intervals in a specific pattern on the fretboard. Our tutorial will guide you through this, providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose this chord. If you're not familiar with how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, you might find our tutorial on guitar chords notation helpful.
This chord might seem complex, but with our guidance, you'll be able to master it and incorporate it into your playing. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, take a look at our tutorial on guitar music theory. And if you're curious about other types of chords, our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types is a great resource.
The Db 13(b9) chord is a stepping stone to more advanced guitar playing. We look forward to guiding you through this journey. Happy playing!
Notes of the Db 13(b9) chord:
Formula of the Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine chord:
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What does '13(b9)' signify in the Db 13(b9) chord name?
In the Db 13(b9) chord, '13' indicates that the chord includes the Major Thirteenth interval, an extension beyond the basic dominant seventh. The '(b9)' specifically means it features a Minor Ninth interval, which is a flattened ninth. These extensions, built on a dominant seventh chord structure, create its rich and complex sound.
Why is the Db 13(b9) chord considered part of the Dominant Chords family?
The Db 13(b9) chord is classified as a Dominant chord because its fundamental structure includes the Root, Major Third, and Minor Seventh (1, 3, b7) intervals. These core intervals define a dominant sound, which typically creates tension that resolves to a tonic. The added b9, 11, and 13 intervals are extensions built upon this dominant foundation.
What are all the specific notes that compose the Db 13(b9) chord?
The Db 13(b9) chord is composed of seven distinct notes: Db, F, Ab, Cb, Ebb, Gb, and Bb. These notes correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Minor Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth intervals, respectively, all relative to the root note, Db.
How do the various intervals contribute to the sound of the Db 13(b9) chord?
Each interval plays a crucial role. The Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth establish the basic triad. The Minor Seventh (b7) gives it its dominant quality. The Minor Ninth (b9), Perfect Eleventh (11), and Major Thirteenth (13) are extensions that add layers of harmonic complexity and tension, contributing to the chord's distinctive 'complex and rich' sound often used in advanced harmony.