D9 guitar chord (D Dominant 9th)

The D 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes D, F#, A, C and E, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "D 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your ring finger
• With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret
• Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
• Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
• Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 4th fret
• Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Use your middle finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 8th fret
• Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 5th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
• Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
• Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 10th fret
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

• Barre the 10th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your index finger
• With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
• Place your thumb on the low E (6th) string at the 10th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

• Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 6th strings
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
• With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret
• Now, strum all the strings

• Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 14th fret
• Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your ring finger
• Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 4th to the 6th strings
• Now, strum all the strings