D#maj9 chord on piano
D Sharp Major Ninth, also written Ebmaj9. Notes: D#, G, A#, D and F.
How to play D#maj9
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, A#, D and F 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
Notes 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 piano?
Play D#, G, A#, D and F 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 major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.