DB MAJOR NINTH - GUITAR
Bass position 9
Chord composition
| I | III | V | VII | IX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Major third | Perfect fifth | Major seventh | Major ninth |
| C# | F | G# | C | D# |
ALL ABOUT THE DB MAJOR NINTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The Db Major Ninth chord is composed of 5 notes :
- C# (Root)
- F (Major third)
- G# (Perfect fifth)
- C (Major seventh)
- D# (Major ninth)
These notes form a major ninth chord, combining stability and harmonic richness.
How to play Db Major Ninth on guitar
The maj9 chord Db Major Ninth is a major seventh chord (1-3-5-7) with an added major ninth.
- Complete structure: root, major third, fifth, major seventh, major ninth (5 notes)
- Lush sound: very rich and sophisticated, emblematic of modern jazz
- Enriched rest chord: replaces Imaj7 for even more color
- Extended voicings: often played on 5-6 strings in jazz
This is probably the richest and most consonant chord in jazz, combining the sweetness of major seventh with the brightness of the ninth.
Common uses of Db Major Ninth
The maj9 chord brings maximum sophistication:
- Modern jazz: preferred tonic chord (Imaj9)
- Bossa nova: emblematic color of the style
- Neo-soul and R&B: modern harmonic sophistication
- Jazz ballads: creates lush atmosphere
Styles
Modern jazz: sophisticated rest chord.
Bossa nova: defines elegant Brazilian sound.
Neo-soul: contemporary harmonic richness.