Dmaj9
D Major 9th — the maj7 opened up with a ninth — wide, modern, and glassy; a staple of contemporary keys playing.
The keys
D – F♯ – A – C♯ – E
What's inside Dmaj9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
| E | Major 9th | 9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | D2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G♭4 – E5 |
Where Dmaj9 lives
As the i chord
Dmaj9 → B♭ → C → Dmaj9
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
Em7♭5 → A7 → Dmaj9
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Dmaj9 under your fingers
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