D ninth piano chord (D9)
A ninth chord adds a ninth to the seventh chord. A rich, groovy sound, typical of funk, soul and blues.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- D – F♯ – A – C – E
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | root |
| F♯ (F sharp) | major third |
| A | perfect fifth |
| C | minor seventh |
| E | major ninth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 · D – F♯ – A – C – E
A progression with this chord
The basis of blues and funk: the ninth chord on the first degree, then on the fourth.