Db5 4-String Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in GDAD Tuning

Short answer: Db5 is a D ♭5 chord with the notes D, F♯, A♭. In GDAD tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: DMb5, DΔ-5

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How to Play Db5 on 4-String Banjo

Db5, DMb5, DΔ-5

Notes: D, F♯, A♭

11,0,11,0 (1.2.)
7,6,9,6 (2131)
7,6,9,0 (213.)
7,6,5,4 (4321)
7,4,5,6 (4123)
7,0,9,6 (2.31)
x,0,9,6 (x.21)
11,0,11,x (1.2x)
7,6,x,4 (32x1)
7,4,x,6 (31x2)
7,6,9,x (213x)
7,x,9,6 (2x31)

Quick Summary

  • The Db5 chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A♭
  • In GDAD tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: DMb5, DΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 4-String Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Db5 chord on 4-String Banjo?

Db5 is a D ♭5 chord. It contains the notes D, F♯, A♭. On 4-String Banjo in GDAD tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Db5 on 4-String Banjo?

To play Db5 on in GDAD tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Db5 chord?

The Db5 chord contains the notes: D, F♯, A♭.

How many ways can you play Db5 on 4-String Banjo?

In GDAD tuning, there are 12 voicings for the Db5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D, F♯, A♭.

What are other names for Db5?

Db5 is also known as DMb5, DΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F♯, A♭.