D7#9 guitar chord
The D7#9 chord (D 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes D, F#, A, C and E#, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- D F# A C E#
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 4Shape 1 of 2
x5456xHow to play D7#9
The easiest D7#9 shape is x5456x, starting around fret 4. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
D7#9
Fret 9
Questions
What notes are in the D7#9 chord?
D7#9 contains D, F#, A, C and E#. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is D7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x5456x.
What can I play instead of D7#9?
D7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when D7#9 is too hard or too busy.