D Major 9th
Dmaj9 is made of 5 notes: D, F#, A, C# and E. Here it is in root position, with D at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F# | 3 | major 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C# | 7 | major 7th |
| E | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.