D9#5 chord on guitar
D Augmented Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A#, C and E.
How to play D9#5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- 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#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as Daug9 and D+9.
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Questions
What notes are in the D9#5 chord?
D9#5 (D augmented ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A# (augmented fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play D9#5 on guitar?
The easiest D9#5 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 6 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
Is D9#5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.