Db6/9 chord
Db6/9 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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Db6/9 is equivalent to C#6/9. It's usually played as a movable shape or in open positions.
Chord structure
The chord consists of five notes. The notes represent the root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and major ninth intervals. Notice that the fifth is sometimes omitted.
Chord name
Db6/9 is an abbreviation for D flat sixth added ninth. A less common abbreviation is Db6add9.
Notes
The notes that the Db6/9 chord consists of are Db, F, Ab, Bb and Eb.
Inversions
1st inversion: Db6/9/F (means that F is the bass note).
2nd inversion: Db6/9/Ab (means that Ab is the bass note).
3rd inversion: Db6/9/Bb (means that Bb is the bass note).
4th inversion: Db6/9/Eb (means that Eb is the bass note).
Omissions
Db6/9(no5) is a Db6/9 with no fifth (Ab).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring Db6/9.
| Progression 1: Bossa nova style. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Db6 |
E7 |
Eb9 |
Ab13 |
Db6/9 |