The D minor 9 chord (Dm9) is made of the notes D, E, F, A and C. It is built from the root D with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The minor 9 chord is rich and velvety; common in soul, R&B and jazz.
D minor 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 2 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): x5355x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D minor 9 chord (Dm9) are D, E, F, A and C.
How do you play the D minor 9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 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): x5355x.
How is the D minor 9 chord built?
The D minor 9 chord (Dm9) is made of the notes D, E, F, A and C. It is built from the root D with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.