Dmaj9 chord (D major ninth) on piano
Dmaj9 (D major ninth) has five notes: D, F sharp, A, C sharp and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Dmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in D major and the IVmaj9 in A major.
Dmaj9 inversions and fingering
D F# C# · LH 5-3-1
D C# F# A E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Dmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | DM9, DΔ9 |
| Notes | D F# A C# E |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Dmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (7), D3 (1), E3 (9), F#3 (3), A3 (5), C#4 (7), D4 (1), E4 (9), F#4 (3), A4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj9 chord?
Dmaj9 (D major ninth) has five notes: D, F sharp, A, C sharp and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. D is the root, F# is the major third, A is the perfect fifth, C# is the major seventh and E is the major second.
How do you play Dmaj9 on piano?
Play D, F#, A, C# and E together. Shell (left hand): D F# C# · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Dmaj9 in?
In major keys, Dmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in D major and the IVmaj9 in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Dmaj9 and Dmaj7?
Dmaj9 is Dmaj7 (D, F#, A and C#) with E, the 9th, added.