Db9 chord (D flat dominant ninth) on piano
Db9 (D flat dominant ninth) has five notes: D flat, F, A flat, C flat and E flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Db9 is the V9 chord in F# major.
Db9 inversions and fingering
Db F Cb · LH 5-3-1
Db Cb F Ab Eb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Db9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Dbdom9 |
| Notes | Db F Ab Cb Eb |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Dominant ninth chord |
Db9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (1), Eb3 (9), F3 (3), Ab3 (5), Cb3 (flat 7), Db4 (1), Eb4 (9), F4 (3), Ab4 (5), Cb4 (flat 7).
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Questions
What notes are in the Db9 chord?
Db9 (D flat dominant ninth) has five notes: D flat, F, A flat, C flat and E flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. Db is the root, F is the major third, Ab is the perfect fifth, Cb is the minor seventh and Eb is the major second.
How do you play Db9 on piano?
Play Db, F, Ab, Cb and Eb together. Shell (left hand): Db F Cb · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Db9 in?
In major keys, Db9 is the V9 chord in F# major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Db9 and Db7?
Db9 is Db7 (Db, F, Ab and Cb) with Eb, the 9th, added.