D ninth ukulele chord (D9)
A ninth chord adds a ninth to the seventh chord. A rich, groovy sound, typical of funk, soul and blues.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
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.