Dm9 chord on guitar
D Minor Ninth. Notes: D, F, A, C and E.
How to play Dm9
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A, D and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: FStrings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dm9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
Cb7 · minor seventh
E9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm9 chord?
Dm9 (D minor ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dm9 on guitar?
The easiest Dm9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is Dm9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.