D#maj9 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Major Ninth, also written Ebmaj9. Notes: D#, G, A#, D and F.
How to play D#maj9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 7
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes 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.
More D# chords
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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 ukulele?
The easiest D#maj9 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is D#maj9 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.