A Add 9 Piano Chord Chart

Notes: A - C# - E - B

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9

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

Aadd9

EABC#A - C# - E - B

Quick answer

The Aadd9 piano chord uses the keys A, C#, E, B. Play all 4 notes together for the full A Add 9 sound.

Piano keys
A, C#, E, B
Formula
1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Chord tone count
4 notes

Keys to Play

White keys: A, E, B

Black keys: C#

Play all 4 notes simultaneously with your right hand.

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 Piano Chord FAQ

What notes are in the A Add 9 piano chord?

The A Add 9 piano chord uses the notes A, C#, E, B.

Which piano keys do you press for Aadd9?

Press A, C#, E, B and play all 4 notes together.

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.

A Add 9 on Other Instruments

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