# D♯ major 9 Guitar Chord

> The D♯ major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth E♯ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With A♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♯ major 9.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♯maj9
- Notes: D♯, F𝄪, A♯, C𝄪, E♯
- Intervals: 1 (D♯), 3 (F𝄪), 5 (A♯), 7 (C𝄪), 9 (E♯)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 17

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 1 0 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/x11031)
- Shape 2: 6 8 0 8 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/680886)
- Shape 3: -1 1 0 0 4 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/x10041)
- Shape 4: 6 6 3 3 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/663333)
- Shape 5: 6 6 3 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/663033)
- Shape 6: 6 5 3 3 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/653343)
- Shape 7: 6 6 0 3 6 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/660363)
- Shape 8: 6 6 0 0 6 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/a-sharp/660063)

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