Dmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Dmadd9 on ukulele is 7-5-0-0: put your index finger on the 5th fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 7th fret of the g string and leave the E and A strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: D, F, A and E
- Frets: 7 5 0 0
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for D#madd9? That is Ebmadd9
Dmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- D minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- D (root), F (minor 3rd), A (perfect 5th), E (major 9th)
- Notes
- D, F, A and E
- Frets
- 7 5 0 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dmadd9 chord
Here is the Dmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 7th fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 5th fret of the C string.
- Leave the E and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dmadd9?
Not really. 7-5-0-0 is already the simplest playable shape for Dmadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Dmadd9 chord?
The Dmadd9 chord is built from four notes: D, F, A and E (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Dmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dmadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.