Badd9 chord on guitar
B Added Ninth. Notes: B, D#, F# and C#.
How to play Badd9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and G strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Badd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Badd2.
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Questions
What notes are in the Badd9 chord?
Badd9 (B added ninth) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and C# (ninth).
How do you play Badd9 on guitar?
The easiest Badd9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Badd9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a added ninth chord sound like?
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.