D9 chord on guitar
D Dominant Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A, C and E.
How to play D9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 8 (C).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the D9 chord?
D9 (D dominant ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play D9 on guitar?
The easiest D9 is the "fret 7 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
Is D9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.