Major, first inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: D♭, F, A♭ · Bass note: F · Frets 1 to 3
Also known as: D♭/F, Db/F, D♭ over F, Db over F, D♭ major over F, D♭ slash F, D♭ first inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), D♭/F. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), D♭/F. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play D♭/F
- Lay your first finger flat across every string from the G string to the high E string at the first fret.
- Place your third finger on the second fret of the B string.
- Place your fourth finger on the third fret of the D string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch D♭/F, step by step
A short animation that builds the D♭/F chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice D♭/F
Practice progression
D♭, D♭/F
Switch between D♭ and D♭/F until the changes feel smooth.