D 9th chord
D9 chord (also called Dominant 9th chord) for piano presented by keyboard diagrams.
Explanation: The D ninth is a five-note chord. Due to practical circumstances, however, the fifth (A) is often omitted and/or the chord is played inverted. The chord is often abbreviated as D9.
Omissions: D9(no3): D - A - C - E; D9(no5): D - F# - C - E.
Theory: The D ninth chord is constructed with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh and a major ninth.
D9

Notes: D - F# - A - C - E
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One of many possible inversions (D9/C)

Notes: D - A (left hand) C - E - F# (right hand)
Two-hand voicing
D9 inverted

One of many possible inversions (D9/C)

Notes: D - A (left hand) C - E - F# (right hand)
Two-hand voicing