Guitar Chord Dictionary: D Dominant 9 Guitar Chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the D 9 chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes D, F#, A, C, and E, which are built on the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9.

The D 9 chord is a staple of many genres of music, including jazz, blues, and rock. Understanding and mastering this chord can significantly enhance your guitar playing skills. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you may want to check out our tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals before diving into the D 9 chord.

The intervals that make up the D 9 chord are the root (1), major third (3), perfect fifth (5), minor seventh (b7), and major ninth (9). These intervals give the D 9 chord its unique and rich sound. For a deeper understanding of these intervals, you can refer to our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

Being part of the Dominant Chords family, the D 9 chord shares some characteristics with other dominant chords. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords is an excellent resource.

In the following sections of this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will help you learn how to play the D 9 chord. You will also learn how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it. For more on this topic, check out our tutorial on how to denote chords.

Mastering the D 9 chord and other intermediate guitar chords can open up a new world of musical possibilities for you. So let's get started!