Dadd9 chord on piano
D Added Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A and E.
How to play Dadd9
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Dadd9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F# · A · E1st inversion
F# · A · E · D2nd inversion
A · E · D · F#3rd inversion
E · D · F# · ANotes 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.
More D chords
All D piano chordsadded ninth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play D, F#, A and E together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Dadd9?
Root position: D F# A E. 1st inversion: F# A E D. 2nd inversion: A E D F#. 3rd inversion: E D F# A.
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.