Dm9/C chord on guitar
D Minor Ninth Over C. Notes: D, F, A, C and E.
How to play Dm9/C
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open D and high E strings 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 Dm9/C
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
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/C chord?
Dm9/C (D minor ninth over C) is made of five notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth). The slash means C is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Dm9/C on guitar?
The easiest Dm9/C is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Dm9/C 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.