Dm(add9) chord on guitar
D Minor Added Ninth. Notes: D, F, A and E.
How to play Dm(add9)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Let the open high E 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 Dm(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Dmadd9 and Dm add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm(add9) chord?
Dm(add9) (D minor added ninth) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dm(add9) on guitar?
The easiest Dm(add9) is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
Is Dm(add9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.