# 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 C𝄪 in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd 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: 24

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 5 3 3 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/x53343)
- Shape 2: 10 8 8 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/a8888a)
- Shape 3: 10 10 12 10 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/aacabb)
- Shape 4: -1 5 3 0 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/x53046)
- Shape 5: -1 5 5 8 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/x55866)
- Shape 6: 10 8 8 8 8 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/a8888b)
- Shape 7: 10 8 8 0 8 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/a8808b)
- Shape 8: 10 8 8 10 8 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-major-9/c-double-sharp/a88a8b)

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