D7(#9) Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the D Dominant Seventh Sharp Ninth Added chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the D 7(#9) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, with its unique blend of notes - D, F#, A, C, and E# - and intervals - 1, 3, 5, b7, and #9 - offers a rich, complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.

The D 7(#9) chord is constructed using a specific combination of music intervals: the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Ninth. If you're not familiar with these terms, we highly recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

As a Dominant chord, the D 7(#9) chord has a vital role in creating tension and resolution in music, particularly in genres like blues and jazz. If you want to learn more about this, our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords is a great place to start.

Our comprehensive tutorial on guitar chords covers all types of chords, including the D 7(#9). However, if you're interested in more advanced chords, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is worth exploring.

Ready to dive in and learn how to play the D 7(#9) chord? In this tutorial, we'll provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play this chord. Let's get started!