V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
D9#5 Chord
Learn the D9#5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D3F##5A#b7C9E
Playable D9#5 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 1 0 x 1 2
C shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 5 4 5 5 6
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 8 9 7 8
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 9 8 9 7 8
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 13 10 11 11 12
Full fretboard map
Every D9#5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using D9#5
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | D |
| 3 | 3 | F# |
| #5 | #5 | A# |
| b7 | b7 | C |
| 9 | 2 | E |
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – b7 – 2