Dm9/F chord on guitar

D Minor Ninth Over F. Notes: D, F, A, C and E.

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Open position · Easy

How to play Dm9/F

  1. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  4. Let the open A, D and high E strings ring.
  5. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: F (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 2 below

All 3 ways to play Dm9/F

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Notes 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/F chord?

Dm9/F (D minor ninth over F) is made of five notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth). The slash means F is played as the lowest note.

How do you play Dm9/F on guitar?

The easiest Dm9/F 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/F 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.