C# / Db Guitar Chord
C# (also written Db) is a major chord. Major chords sound bright and stable, the most basic chord sound there is. Its notes are Db, F and Ab. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in C# / Db
C# and Db are two names for the same chord. The notes below are spelled as Db.
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Db | R | Root |
| F | 3 | Major 3rd |
| Ab | 5 | Perfect 5th |
Formula: 1–3–5
C# / Db chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
A-shape 4fr
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 4 6 6 6 4
- Fingers
- – 1 3 3 3 1
E-shape 9fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 9 11 11 10 9 9
- Fingers
- 1 3 4 2 1 1
How to play C# / Db (easiest shape)
Shape: A-shape 4fr, tab x 4 6 6 6 4 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Lay your index finger (1) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 4th fret (a barre).
- 2Press the 4th to 2nd strings at the 6th fret with your ring finger (3).
- 3Don't play the 6th string.
- 4Strum down from the 5th string to the 1st string.
C# / Db: common questions
- What notes are in the C# / Db chord?
- C# and Db are two names for the same chord. Spelled as Db, it has 3 notes: Db, F and Ab. Counted from the root, that is 1–3–5.
- Is there an easier way to play C# / Db?
- The easiest shape on this page is "A-shape 4fr" (x 4 6 6 6 4). Every shape on this page is a barre chord. Barre shapes are movable: keep the same hand shape and slide it along the neck to play this type of chord from other roots.
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