D 9th Guitar Chord

Notes: D - F# - A - C - E

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th, Major 9th

D9

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Standard

How to Play D9

  1. 1Mute the low E and A strings
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
  4. 4Play the D, high E strings open

About 9th Chords

A dominant 7th chord with an added 9th. 9th chords sound rich and funky, essential in funk, R&B, jazz, and blues. They add more color than a basic 7th chord.

D 9th on Other Instruments

Piano

Other D Chords

DDmD7Dmaj7Dm7DdimDaugDsus2Dsus4Dadd9D6Dm6

Other 9th Chords

C9E9F9G9A9