D#9 chord on guitar
D Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Eb9. Notes: D#, G, A#, C# and F.
How to play D#9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C# and E#; F## is the same key as G and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#9 chord?
D#9 (D sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#9 on guitar?
The easiest D#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is D#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.