D7#9 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: D, F#, A, C and F.
How to play D7#9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D, F#, A, C and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7#9 chord?
D7#9 (D dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and F (sharp ninth).
How do you play D7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest D7#9 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is D7#9 hard to play on ukulele?
D7#9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.