D#m(maj9) chord on ukulele
D Sharp Minor Major Ninth, also written Ebm(maj9). Notes: D#, F#, A#, D and F.
How to play D#m(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- 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#m(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 position
HardFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F#, A#, C## and E#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsminor major ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m(maj9) chord?
D#m(maj9) (D sharp minor major ninth) is made of five notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth), D (major seventh) and F (ninth).
How do you play D#m(maj9) on ukulele?
The easiest D#m(maj9) is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is D#m(maj9) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.