D Add 9 Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: D - F# - A - E

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9

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

Quick answer

The Dadd9 guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-3-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F#, A, E.

Fret pattern
x-x-0-2-3-0
Chord notes
D, F#, A, E
Formula
1 - 3 - 5 - 9

Dadd9

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Standard

How to Play Dadd9

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

D Add 9 Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the D Add 9 guitar chord?

The D Add 9 guitar chord uses the notes D, F#, A, E.

How do you play Dadd9 on guitar?

Play the Dadd9 guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-3-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string Play the D, high E strings open

What is the formula for D Add 9?

The D Add 9 formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th.

D Add 9 on Other Instruments

Other Add 9 Chords