D#/Ebmaj9 guitar chord (D#/Eb Major 9th)

Symbols: maj9, M9, maj7(9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9

Notes: D#-G-A#-D-F

The D#/Eb maj9 chord is a lush and sophisticated chord that extends the major 7th by adding a ninth. With the notes D#, G, A#, D and F, it delivers a dreamy and elegant sound, making it a favorite in jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "D#/Eb maj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your index finger
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 15th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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