A Add 9 Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - E - B
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th
Quick answer
The Aadd9 guitar chord is played as x-0-2-4-2-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C#, E, B.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-4-2-0
- Chord notes
- A, C#, E, B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
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How to Play Aadd9
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Add 9 guitar chord?
The A Add 9 guitar chord uses the notes A, C#, E, B.
How do you play Aadd9 on guitar?
Play the Aadd9 guitar chord with the x-0-2-4-2-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string Play the A, high E strings open
What is the formula for A Add 9?
The A Add 9 formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th.