Dm9
D Minor 9th
1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9
Notes in Dm9
DR
F♭3
A5
C♭7
E9
The Dm9 chord contains 5 notes: D, F, A, C, E
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | D | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | F | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | A | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | C | Minor 7th |
| 9 | 2 | E | Major 9th |
About D Minor 9th Chords
Minor 9th chords extend min7 by adding the 9th, creating one of the most beautiful chords in music. They're a staple of neo-soul, jazz, and R&B. Artists like Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Robert Glasper use min9 chords extensively.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Dm9 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
D Dorian
The gold standard for minor 9th chords. The natural 6th and 9th both fall within Dorian.
D Aeolian
Works but the ♭6 can clash with the 9th in some voicings. Dorian is generally preferred.