Dm(maj9) chord on guitar
D Minor Major Ninth. Notes: D, F, A, C# and E.
How to play Dm(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: EStrings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dm(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 3 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm(maj9) chord?
Dm(maj9) (D minor major ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dm(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Dm(maj9) is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is Dm(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.