D Dominant 9th
D9 is made of 5 notes: D, F#, A, C and E. Here it is in root position, with D at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of D9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F# | 3 | major 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C | b7 | minor 7th |
| E | 9 | 9th |
A dominant 9th chord stacks a 9th on top of a dominant 7th. It sounds funky and rich, a classic sound in funk and soul.