The D Minor Add 9 chord is a four-note chord made up of D, E, F, and A.
Construction
D Minor Add 9 = Root + Major 2nd + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th = D · E · F · A
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| E | Major 2nd | 2 |
| F | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D Minor Add 9 is the tonic (i) chord of D Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F Major — 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of D Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the D minor scale:
D Minor Add 9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D Minor Add 9 chord on piano?
The D Minor Add 9 chord contains the notes D – E – F – A. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.