D°9 Piano Chord — Chart, Notes and Inversions
Short answer: D°9 is a D Diminished 9 chord containing the notes D, F, A♭, C♭, E. It has 4 inversions. Use the diagrams below to learn each voicing on the keyboard.
Also known as: D dim9
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How to Play D°9 on Piano
D°9, Ddim9
Notes: D, F, A♭, C♭, E
D°9, Ddim9 (1st inversion)
Notes: F, A♭, C♭, D, E
D°9, Ddim9 (2nd inversion)
Notes: A♭, C♭, D, E, F
D°9, Ddim9 (3rd inversion)
Notes: C♭, D, E, F, A♭
Quick Summary
- The D°9 chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭, C♭, E
- It has 4 inversions, each rearranging the same notes
- Also written as: D dim9
- Use the keyboard diagrams above to see exact finger positions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D°9 chord on piano?
D°9 is a D Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes D, F, A♭, C♭, E. On piano, play these notes simultaneously to sound the chord.
How do you play D°9 on piano?
To play D°9 on piano, press the keys D, F, A♭, C♭, E together. The root position uses these exact notes. There are 4 inversions available, each rearranging the same notes in a different order.
What notes are in the D°9 chord?
The D°9 chord contains the notes: D, F, A♭, C♭, E.
What are the inversions of D°9?
D°9 has 4 inversions. Each inversion rearranges the notes so a different note is at the bottom. The root position starts with the root note, the first inversion moves it to the top, and so on.
What are other names for D°9?
D°9 is also known as D dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: D, F, A♭, C♭, E.