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Aadd9 chord on ukulele

A Added Ninth. Notes: A, C#, E and B.

Aadd9 ukulele chord diagram, open position2AR1C#33B9AC#EB
Open position · Easy

How to play Aadd9

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  4. Let the open E string ring.
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Aadd9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Aadd9 ukulele chord, open position2AR1C#33B9AC#EB

Open position

Easy
Aadd9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 44fr1B91E52AR1C#3BEAC#

Barre at fret 4

Medium
Aadd9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 76fr1C#34AR2B92E5C#ABE

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Aadd9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 99fr1E53B91C#34AREBC#A

Barre at fret 9

Hard

Notes and theory

Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
B9 · ninth

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 Aadd2.

Aadd9 on guitarAadd9 on piano

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Questions

What notes are in the Aadd9 chord?

Aadd9 (A added ninth) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth) and B (ninth).

How do you play Aadd9 on ukulele?

The easiest Aadd9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).

Is Aadd9 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.