Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D augmented maj9

Intervals 1P-3M-5A-9M

Relative Minor Bm

Notes D, F#, A#, E

Aliases

How to play the Daugmaj9 Chord

The Daugmaj9 is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the D augmented maj9 is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A, 9M intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Daugmaj9 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D → A → Bm → G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm → G → D → A

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes D, F#, A#, E.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Daugmaj9 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 66, 70, 64

Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899, 329.6275569128699