I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
D Major 9 Chord
Learn the D Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D3F#5A7C#9E
Playable D Major 9 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: 2 x 0 2 2 0
C shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 5 4 6 5 5
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 7 9 7 9
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 9 7 9 7 9
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 12 11 11 10 12
Full fretboard map
Every D Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Common progressions using D Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.