How to build a minor ninth chord
A minor ninth chord is a minor seventh chord with a major 9th added. It is a rich, smooth chord common in jazz, soul and R&B.
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Chord
Dm9 chord
Dm9 is a minor ninth chord with the notes D, F, A, C, E.
D1
F♭3
A5
C♭7
E9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D | root | 0 |
| F | minor 3rd | 3 |
| A | perfect 5th | 7 |
| C | minor 7th | 10 |
| E | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | D – F – A – C – E | |
| 1st inversion | F – A – C – E – D (Dm9/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A – C – E – D – F (Dm9/A) | |
| 3rd inversion | C – E – D – F – A (Dm9/C) | |
| 4th inversion | E – D – F – A – C (Dm9/E) |