Dadd9 chord on guitar
D Added Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A and E.
How to play Dadd9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Let the open high E string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Dadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardFret 10 position
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 Dadd2.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dadd9 chord?
Dadd9 (D added ninth) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dadd9 on guitar?
The easiest Dadd9 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 7 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 7 (D).
Is Dadd9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.