D 9

The D 9 chord consists of the D (Perfect unison), F# (Major third), A (Perfect fifth), C (Minor seventh) and E (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a D 9 chord

How to play the D 9 chord

  1. Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add F# (Major third) — 4 semitones above D
  3. Add A (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D
  4. Add C (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above D
  5. Add E (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above D
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the D 9 chord

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