A Add 9 Guitar Chord

Notes: A - C# - E - B

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th

Aadd9

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Standard

How to Play Aadd9

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
  5. 5Play the A, high E strings open

About Add 9 Chords

A major triad with an added 9th (the 2nd an octave up). Add9 chords sound bright and shimmering, adding richness without the tension of a 7th. Widely used in pop, rock, and worship music.

A Add 9 on Other Instruments

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Other A Chords

AAmA7Amaj7Am7AdimAaugAsus2Asus4A6Am6A9

Other Add 9 Chords

Cadd9Dadd9Eadd9Fadd9Gadd9