Dmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Dmadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g and C strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Dmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: D, F, A and E
- Frets: 7 5 0 0
- Tuning: g C E A
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 (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.
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 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.