D#maj9 chord on Venezuelan Cuatro
in Standard (A-D-F#-B) tuning · Also known as ADF#B
D#maj9
Major 9
Notes:D# · G · A# · D · F
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (7)
D#maj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 3 1 4 | 4 2 1 3 | D F G D# | hard | |
| 8 5 8 4 | 3 2 4 1 | F G D D# | hard | |
| 6 5 8 6 | 2 1 4 3 | D# G D F | medium | |
| 10 0 9 6 | 3 – 2 1 | G D D# F | hard | |
| 8 0 9 8 | 1 – 3 2 | F D D# G | easy | |
| 5 5 9 6 | 1 2 4 3 | D G D# F | hard | |
| 8 12 9 8 | 1 3 2 1 | F D D# G | hard · barre on fret 8 |
The D#maj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes D#, G, A#, D, F. Below are playable fingerings for Venezuelan Cuatro 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
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.