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D♯ Major 9th

Notes: D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Also written: D♯maj9, D♯M9Lower C♯♯ to C♯ and it is D♯9. D♯, E♯, F♯♯ and A♯ do not move.

The D♯ Major 9th chord is a five-note chord made up of D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, and E♯.

D♯ Major 9th chord: D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, E♯

It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, and major ninth.

A major 7th plus the 9th: gorgeous and floating, the lush jazz major sound.

E♭ Major 9th
This is the same chord as E♭ Major 9th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

D♯ Major 9th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd = D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, E♯
NoteIntervalDegree
D♯Root1
F♯♯Major 3rd3
A♯Perfect 5th5
C♯♯Major 7th7
E♯Major 2nd9

How to Play the D♯ Major 9th

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 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 – 1

D♯ Major 9th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D♯ Major 9th chord on piano?
The D♯ Major 9th chord contains the notes D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D# Major 9th chord?
D# Major 9th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Major 9th chord used in music?
D# Major 9th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 9th).
What is the fingering for D# Major 9th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Major 9th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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