Guitar UpscaleDb major chord on guitar
The Db major chord, written Db, has 3 notes: Db F Ab. The root Db is also written C#, so C# is the same chord.
As tab, thick low E string first: x43121, x46664, 986669. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | Db F Ab |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th |
About the Major Chord
A major chord is a root, a major third and a perfect fifth. It sounds bright, stable and happy. More about the Major Chord.
Keys with the Db major chord
These keys have the Db major chord among their chords:
- Db Major Scale (I)
- F# Major Scale (V)
- Ab Major Scale (IV)
- Eb Natural Minor scale (bVII)
- F Natural Minor scale (bVI)
- Bb Natural Minor scale (bIII)
Scales to play over the Db major chord
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: