D Major 9th Guitar Chord (Dmaj9)
D Major 9th (Dmaj9) is built from D, F#, A, C#, E, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M formula measured from the root D. This page shows 52 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Dmaj9
Notes in Dmaj9
- D1P
- F#3M
- A5P
- C#7M
- E9M
How to play Dmaj9
D Major 9th Guitar Chord (Dmaj9) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Dmaj9 FAQ
- What notes are in D Major 9th?
- D Major 9th (Dmaj9) contains D, F#, A, C#, E. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root D.
- How do you play Dmaj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Dmaj9": low E at fret 4, A at fret 3, G at fret 3, high E at fret 3.
- Is Dmaj9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.