D Dominant 9 (D9) Chord Guitar

A moveable dominant 9th with the full 3rd — funk and blues.

A moveable dominant 9th (1-3-5-♭7-9) with the full major 3rd.
The funky, forward-leaning V chord in the key of G.
The go-to dominant colour for blues and funk in D.
The 9th adds shimmer without softening the dominant pull.

Root9th3rd5th7th

Not played

E6th string

FretMuted

Finger—

Root

ABass5th string

Fret5

Finger2 middle

3rd

D4th string

Fret4

Finger1 index

7th

G3rd string

Fret5

Finger3 ring

9th

B2nd string

Fret5

Finger3 ring

5th

e1st string

Fret5

Finger3 ring

NotesD – F# – C – E – A

Formula1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9

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TonesD×1·F#×1·A×1·C×1·E×1

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Questions about D Dominant 9 (D9)

What notes are in a D Dominant 9 (D9) chord?

A D Dominant 9 (D9) chord contains the notes D, F#, C, E, A. It is built from the dominant 9th formula 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9, with D as the root.

Does D9 contain a major third?

Yes — D9 contains F♯, the major 3rd, which is essential to its dominant character. A dominant 9th is built from a dominant 7th chord (which has a major 3rd and a flat 7th) plus the 9th. Without the major 3rd it would be a different chord; this voicing includes it deliberately.

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D Dominant 9 (D9) Chord Guitar

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