D9 chord on piano
D Dominant Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A, C and E.
How to play D9
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A, C and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
Cb7 · minor seventh
E9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
Cb7 · minor seventh
E9 · ninth
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the D9 chord?
D9 (D dominant ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and E (ninth).
How do you play D9 on piano?
Play D, F#, A, C and E together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.