GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

D9 Guitar Chord

The D9 chord is a D ninth chord containing D, F♯, A, C, E.

How to play the D9 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

D9×
Recommended shapex · 5 · 4 · 5 · 5 · 5
D9×
Open-position alternativex · 5 · 4 · 2 · 1 · 0
D910fr
Position near fret 1010 · 0 · 10 · 11 · 10 · 0

Notes in the D9 chord

D · F♯ · A · C · E

Practising the D9 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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