The D major 9 chord (Dmaj9) is made of the notes D, E, F#, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.
D major 9
Notes: D – E – F# – A – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x5465x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D major 9 chord (Dmaj9) are D, E, F#, A and C#.
How do you play the D major 9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x5465x.
How is the D major 9 chord built?
The D major 9 chord (Dmaj9) is made of the notes D, E, F#, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.