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Dm(maj9) chord on piano

D Minor Major Ninth. Notes: D, F, A, C# and E.

Dm(maj9) piano chord, root positionC4DFAC5EC#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Dm(maj9)

  1. Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add F, A, C# and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. 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
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth

Notes 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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minor major ninth chords in every key

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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 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 minor major ninth chord sound like?

The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.