D7#9 Ukulele 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
2–5–2–3
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 2
2–5–2–3
Fret 5
5–6–5–8
Fret 8
10–9–8–9
Fret 8
11–9–8–8