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D maj9 Description

The intervals in the Dmaj9 chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth

Some books show this chord as:

  • D Major Ninth
  • D Maj9
  • D Major 9
  • Dmaj9

The notes in the Dmaj9 chord are D, F#, A, C#, and E

Learn 4 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Let the A string play without pressing any fret
  • Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position uses open strings

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Let the A string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position uses open strings

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

  • This position uses open strings

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