D7#9 chord on guitar
D Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: D, F#, A, C and F.
How to play D7#9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D, F#, A, C and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7#9 chord?
D7#9 (D dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and F (sharp ninth).
How do you play D7#9 on guitar?
The easiest D7#9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is D7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.