D7#9 Guitar Chord
A raw, urgent sound containing both a major third and a minor third (augmented ninth = minor third). Made famous by Jimi Hendrix in "Purple Haze". A staple of blues-rock and funk.
Strings
X–5–4–5–6–X
Notation for D7#9 chord
Other names: D 7th sharp 9, D Hendrix chord
Music theory name: seventh sharp nine chord
Common name: D Hendrix chord
Intervals and tones in D7#9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F# | Major 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
| C | Minor 7th |
| F | Augmented 9th |
All Variations
Fret 4
X–5–4–5–6–X
Fret 7
0–0–0–10–7–8
Fret 7
X–8–7–7–7–8
Fret 10
10–12–10–11–10–13