D#maj9 chord on 4-String Bass – Drop C
in Drop C (C-G-C-F) tuning
D#maj9
Major 9
Notes:D# · G · A# · D · F
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Fingerings (6)
D#maj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 0 2 0 | 2 – 1 – | D# G D F | easy | |
| 5 8 7 9 | 1 3 2 4 | F D# G D | hard | |
| 2 0 3 0 | 1 – 2 – | D G D# F | easy | |
| 7 8 5 9 | 2 3 1 4 | G D# F D | hard | |
| 3 7 7 0 | 1 2 3 – | D# D G F | hard | |
| 7 7 3 0 | 2 3 1 – | G D D# F | hard |
The D#maj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes D#, G, A#, D, F. Below are playable fingerings for 4-String Bass – Drop C generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the D#maj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | D# |
| 3 | 4 | G |
| 5 | 7 | A# |
| 7 | 11 | D |
| 9 | 14 | F |
More D# chords
Other roots
See D#maj9 in another tuning
What notes make up the D#maj9 chord?
D#maj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes D#, G, A#, D, F.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.