Dmadd9 guitar chord
The Dmadd9 chord (D minor added 9th) is built from the notes D, F, A and E, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- D F A E
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x5325xHow to play Dmadd9
The easiest Dmadd9 shape is x5325x, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Dmadd9 chord?
Dmadd9 contains D, F, A and E. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Dmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x5325x.
What can I play instead of Dmadd9?
Dm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Dmadd9 is too hard or too busy.