# D♭ major 9 Guitar Chord

> The D♭ major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth E♭ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of D♭ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♭maj9
- Notes: D♭, F, A♭, C, E♭
- Intervals: 1 (D♭), 3 (F), 5 (A♭), 7 (C), 9 (E♭)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 11

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 6 6 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/x66668)
- Shape 2: 11 11 10 10 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/bbaa99)
- Shape 3: 11 11 11 13 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/bbbddd)
- Shape 4: 11 8 11 8 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/b8b898)
- Shape 5: 11 11 11 10 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/bbba98)
- Shape 6: 11 8 10 8 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/b8a899)
- Shape 7: 11 8 10 10 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/b8aa99)
- Shape 8: 11 11 11 10 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-9/e-flat/bbbadd)

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