D#maj9 chord on guitar
D Sharp Major Ninth, also written Ebmaj9. Notes: D#, G, A#, D and F.
How to play D#maj9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- 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.
All 4 ways to play D#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C## and E#; F## is the same key as G, C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#maj9 chord?
D#maj9 (D sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), D (major seventh) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#maj9 on guitar?
The easiest D#maj9 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is D#maj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium 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.