What is D Minor 9?
The D Minor 9 guitar chord is formed by the notes D – F – A – C – E and is played using the fingering xx0560. It’s a minor chord commonly used in Dm9-G7-Cmaj9.
D Minor 9 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Don't play
5th (A) string: Don't play
4th (D) string: Open
3rd (G) string: 5th fret
2nd (B) string: 6th fret
1st (E) string: Open
How to Play D Minor 9
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram xx0560.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
D Minor 9 Variations
Dm9 (open)
xx0560
Open string voicing
Dm9 (barre)
x5355x
Moveable barre form
Popular Songs Using D Minor 9
Famous Examples:
- • So What
- • Maiden Voyage
More Hits:
- • Footprints
Common Chord Progressions with D Minor 9
Dm9-G7-Cmaj9
ii-V-I progression with 9th extensions
Dm9-Am9-Dm9
A popular progression used in many songs
Gm9-Dm9-Am9
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for D Minor 9
1. Jazz ii Chord
Essential minor ii chord for jazz progressions
2. Neo-Soul Color
Adds sophisticated color to R&B and soul
Music Theory Behind D Minor 9
Notes in D Minor 9: D - F - A - C - E
Scale: D - E - F - G - A - Bb - C - D
Key Signature: One flat (Bb)
Relative Major: Fmaj9
Dm9 is built on the minor triad with added 7th and 9th. Essential for jazz ii-V-I progressions and sophisticated minor harmony.
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D Minor 9 is an advanced chord that will expand your musical vocabulary significantly!