D#9#5 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Eb9#5. Notes: D#, G, B, C# and F.
How to play D#9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as D#aug9 and D#+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A##, C# and E#; F## is the same key as G, A## is the same key as B and E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsaugmented ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#9#5 chord?
D#9#5 (D sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: D# (root), G (major third), B (augmented fifth), C# (minor seventh) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest D#9#5 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is D#9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.