Dmmaj9 guitar chord (D Minor 9th, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj9, min(maj9), m9(maj7), mM9

Steps: 1-b3-5-7-9

Notes: D-F-A-C#-E

The D mmaj9 chord extends the mmaj7 by adding a ninth, resulting in an even richer harmonic texture. Its notes D, F, A, C# and E bring a deep, introspective quality to your playing. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "D mmaj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Dmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 5th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

Dmmaj9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 12th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 2nd to the 6th strings
  • Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings