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
How to Play Dadd9
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 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.