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D♭ major ninth chord

The D♭maj9 chord (major ninth) is made of the notes D♭, F, A♭, C, E♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7 9.

D♭maj9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1D♭Unison
3FMajor third
5A♭Perfect fifth
7CMajor seventh
9E♭Major ninth

Inversions

  • D♭maj9D♭ F A♭ C E♭Root position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the D♭maj9 chord?
The notes are D♭, F, A♭, C, E♭.
What is the formula of the D♭maj9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 7 9: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth.

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