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

E6th

FretMuted

Finger—

A5th

Fret5

Finger2

D4th

Fret4

Finger1

G3rd

Fret5

Finger3

B2nd

Fret5

Finger3

e1st

Fret5

Finger3

Notes: D – F# – C – E – A · Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9

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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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Questions about D Dominant 9 (D9)

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