# D♭ minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The D♭ minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth E♭ to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third F♭ and ninth E♭ gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♭ minor add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♭min(add9)
- Notes: D♭, F♭, A♭, E♭
- Intervals: 1 (D♭), ♭3 (F♭), 5 (A♭), 9 (E♭)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 34

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 6 6 6 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/466654)
- Shape 2: 4 4 6 6 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/446640)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 6 6 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/xx6640)
- Shape 4: 4 6 6 6 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/466640)
- Shape 5: 4 6 6 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/466650)
- Shape 6: -1 11 11 9 9 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/xbb99b)
- Shape 7: 4 4 1 1 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/441120)
- Shape 8: 4 4 1 1 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-minor-add-9/a-flat/441140)

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