Dmaj9 chord on ukulele

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

Dmaj9 ukulele chord diagram, fret 2 position1A53E92F#34C#7AEF#C#
Fret 2 position · Easy

How to play Dmaj9

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Dmaj9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Dmaj9 ukulele chord, fret 2 position1A53E92F#34C#7AEF#C#

Fret 2 position

Easy
Dmaj9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 65fr2C#72F#31A53E9C#F#AE

Barre at fret 6

Medium
Dmaj9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 99fr1E91A51C#71F#3EAC#F#

Barre at fret 9

Hard
Dmaj9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 1211fr1F#33C#72E92A5F#C#EA

Barre at fret 12

Hard

Notes and theory

Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth

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.

major ninth chords in every key

Questions

What notes are in the Dmaj9 chord?

Dmaj9 (D major ninth) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh) and E (ninth).

How do you play Dmaj9 on ukulele?

The easiest Dmaj9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).

Is Dmaj9 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy 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.