D dominant #9 Chord

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Audible Example

What does a D dominant #9 chord sound like?

D dominant #9 chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a D dominant #9 chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a D dominant #9 chord on the guitar?

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About the D dominant #9 chord

A dominant #9 chord, famously known as the 'Hendrix chord', adds a sharp ninth to a dominant 7th chord, creating a gritty, bluesy, and dissonant sound. The clash between the major third and sharp ninth gives it its distinctive character. It is iconic in rock, blues, and funk.