Construction
D♯ Add 9 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 2nd = D♯, F♯♯, A♯, E♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♯ | Root | 1 |
| F♯♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
How to Play the D♯ Add 9
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
D♯ Add 9 Inversions
- Root positionD♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – E♯
- 1st inversion (D♯add9/F♯♯)F♯♯ – A♯ – E♯ – D♯
- 2nd inversion (D♯add9/A♯)A♯ – E♯ – D♯ – F♯♯
- 3rd inversion (D♯add9/E♯)E♯ – D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – E♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
D♯ Add 9 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♯ Add 9 chord on piano?
The D♯ Add 9 chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D# Add 9 chord?
D# Add 9 is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Add 9 chord used in music?
D# Add 9 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Add 9).
What is the fingering for D# Add 9?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Add 9?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.