Dmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Dmaj9 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, C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Dmaj9, step by step.
- Notes: D, Gb, A, Db and E
- Frets: 6 6 0 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Dmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- D major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- D (root), Gb (major 3rd), A (perfect 5th), Db (major 7th), E (9th)
- Notes
- D, Gb, A, Db and E
- Frets
- 6 6 0 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dmaj9 chord
Here is the Dmaj9 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and C strings at the 6th fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Dmaj9 chord?
The Dmaj9 chord is built from five notes: D, Gb, A, Db and E (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Dmaj9 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.