Db°9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string Van Halen Tuning

Short answer: Db°9 is a Db Diminished 9 chord with the notes D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭. In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 2 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Db dim9

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How to Play Db°9 on Guitar

Db°9, Dbdim9

Notes: D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭

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Quick Summary

  • The Db°9 chord contains the notes: D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭
  • In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 2 voicings available
  • Also written as: Db dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Db°9 chord on Guitar?

Db°9 is a Db Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭. On Guitar in 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 2 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Db°9 on Guitar?

To play Db°9 on in 6-string Van Halen tuning, use one of the 2 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Db°9 chord?

The Db°9 chord contains the notes: D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭.

How many ways can you play Db°9 on Guitar?

In 6-string Van Halen tuning, there are 2 voicings for the Db°9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭.

What are other names for Db°9?

Db°9 is also known as Db dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D♭, F♭, A♭♭, C♭♭, E♭.

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