Dmaj9 chord on 4-String Bass – Eb / Half Step Down
in Eb / Half Step Down (D#-G#-C#-F#) tuning
Dmaj9
Major 9
Notes:D · F# · A · C# · E
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Fingerings (8)
Dmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 5 1 0 | 1 2 1 – | E C# D F# | hard · barre on fret 1 | |
| 3 6 3 7 | 1 2 1 3 | F# D E C# | hard · barre on fret 3 | |
| 11 8 12 12 | 2 1 3 4 | D E C# F# | hard | |
| 11 10 12 10 | 2 1 3 1 | D F# C# E | medium · barre on fret 10 | |
| 11 8 12 0 | 2 1 3 – | D E C# F# | hard | |
| 11 10 0 10 | 3 1 – 2 | D F# C# E | easy | |
| 11 8 0 0 | 2 1 – – | D E C# F# | medium | |
| 11 8 0 12 | 2 1 – 3 | D E C# F# | hard |
The Dmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes D, F#, A, C#, E. Below are playable fingerings for 4-String Bass – Eb / Half Step Down 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 Dmaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | D |
| 3 | 4 | F# |
| 5 | 7 | A |
| 7 | 11 | C# |
| 9 | 14 | E |
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Other roots
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What notes make up the Dmaj9 chord?
Dmaj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes D, F#, A, C#, E.
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.