Accessible Page: Guitar Chord Dictionary: D# Major Ninth Chords

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# maj9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# maj9 chord, a beautiful and complex chord belonging to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes D#, F##, A#, C##, and E#, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of playing this chord, with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly illustrate the tones that make up the chord.

The D# maj9 chord is a more advanced chord, often found in genres like jazz that frequently use maj7, m7 and 7 chord types. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords or our guide on jazz chord progressions.

Understanding the structure of the D# maj9 chord involves understanding the concept of intervals. The intervals that make up this chord are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth. If you need a refresher on intervals, our tutorial on fretboard intervals is a great resource.

Learning to play the D# maj9 chord can greatly enhance your chord vocabulary, especially if you're interested in playing more complex music. If you're interested in learning more about chord construction, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Finally, to understand how the D# maj9 chord can fit into a song or chord progression, you might want to explore our tutorial on common chord progressions. And if you're interested in exploring more ninth chords, you can find a comprehensive guide in our tutorial on ninth guitar chords.

We hope this introduction to the D# maj9 chord has piqued your interest and we look forward to guiding you through the rest of this tutorial. Happy playing!

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