Chord Guide
How to Play the D maj9 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Dmaj9 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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2fr
Dmaj9 – 2nd fret
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4fr
Dmaj9 – 4th fret
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7fr
Dmaj9 – 7th fret
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10fr
Dmaj9 – 10th fret
Theory & Context
The Dmaj9 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes D, F#, A, C#, E, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.