Dm9
Extended · D root
Dm9
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings.
0 st3 st7 st10 st14 st
Notes in Dm9
DRoot
F3rd
A5th
C7th
E9th
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard Dm9, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 9th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D
Related Extended
About the Dm9 Chord
The Dm9 chord is a minor 9th chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F, A, C, E — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Rich and soulful. A favourite in R&B and jazz voicings. Practising the Dm9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.