# D♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th Guitar Chord

> The D♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th dominant 7th sharp 9th chord introduces a sharp ninth E, creating a bluesy, expressive tension. The clash between the major third F and sharp ninth E gives it a powerful, gritty sound used in jazz, funk, and rock. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♭ dominant 7th sharp 9th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♭7♯9
- Notes: D♭, F, A♭, C♭, E
- Intervals: 1 (D♭), 3 (F), 5 (A♭), ♭7 (C♭), ♯9 (E)
- Mood: funky, bluesy, edgy, aggressive
- Genres: Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock
- Playable shapes: 17

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 3 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/423420)
- Shape 2: 4 4 3 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/443420)
- Shape 3: 4 4 3 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/443400)
- Shape 4: 4 4 6 4 6 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/446460)
- Shape 5: -1 11 11 10 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/xbba00)
- Shape 6: -1 11 11 10 12 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/xbbac0)
- Shape 7: -1 11 11 10 0 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/xbba0c)
- Shape 8: -1 11 11 10 12 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/a-flat/xbbacc)

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