Dmaj9
D Major 9th
1 3 5 7 9
Notes in Dmaj9
DR
F♯3
A5
C♯7
E9
The Dmaj9 chord contains 5 notes: D, F♯, A, C♯, E
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | D | Root |
| 3 | 4 | F♯ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | A | Perfect 5th |
| 7 | 11 | C♯ | Major 7th |
| 9 | 2 | E | Major 9th |
About D Major 9th Chords
Major 9th chords combine maj7 with a 9th for a lush, sophisticated sound. They appear frequently in jazz ballads, bossa nova, and contemporary R&B. Steely Dan built entire careers on maj9 voicings.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Dmaj9 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
D Lydian
Beautiful over maj9 chords — the ♯4 adds sophistication without clashing.
D Ionian
Works perfectly. The 9th is a natural scale tone.