V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
D7b9 Chord
Learn the D7b9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D3F#5Ab7Cb9Eb
Playable D7b9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: 2 3 0 x 4 x
C shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 5 4 5 4 5
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 x 8 7 8
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 x 7 8 7 8
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 12 10 11 10 11
Full fretboard map
Every D7b9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using D7b9
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D |
| 3 | M3 | F# |
| 5 | P5 | A |
| b7 | m7 | C |
| b9 | m9 | Eb |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – b9
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.