# How to play D♭5 / A♭ (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xxx12x | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the D♭5 / A♭ (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xxx12x). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat5/a-flat/xxx12x

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: D♭5
- Display name: D♭5/A♭
- Notes: D♭, A♭
- Intervals: 1 (D♭), 5 (A♭)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat5/a-flat/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords