Dadd9 chord on ukulele
D Added Ninth. Notes: D, F#, A and E.
How to play Dadd9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Dadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 12
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 ukulele?
The easiest Dadd9 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 7 (D).
Is Dadd9 hard to play on ukulele?
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.