D m7(b9)

The D m7(b9) chord consists of the D (Perfect unison), F (Minor third), A (Perfect fifth), C (Minor seventh) and D# (Minor ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a D m7(b9) chord

How to play the D m7(b9) chord

  1. Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add F (Minor third) — 3 semitones above D
  3. Add A (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above D
  4. Add C (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above D
  5. Add D# (Minor ninth) — 13 semitones above D
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the D m7(b9) chord

Inversions with same root

Related chords with different root

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