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Dm(add9) — minor added ninth

Notes in Dm(add9): D – F – A – EFormula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The minor added ninth keeps the strength of the minor triad and adds openness through the ninth, without the seventh. The result is a modern, emotive minor color.

The same chord on all four instruments

Dm(add9), 0 0 3 2 3 0Dm(add9)213EAFADE
Guitar
Dm(add9), 0 0 3 2 3 0Dm(add9)213EAFADE
Electric guitar
Dm(add9), 3 2 5 0Dm(add9)213FAED
Cavaquinho
Dm(add9), 2 5 0 5Dm(add9)123AFED
Ukulele

Where to use it: Ballads, soundtracks and arrangements with a more open minor color.

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Part of the Added-tone family.

Other chords in this family

Dadd9

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