Dmaj9 chord on guitar
D Major Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A, C# and E.
How to play Dmaj9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dmaj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj9 chord?
Dmaj9 (D major ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dmaj9 on guitar?
The easiest Dmaj9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is Dmaj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.