Which notes are in the Dadd9 chord?

Dadd9 contains the notes D, F#, A and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 9.

How many ways can you play Dadd9?

Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for Dadd9, 1 of which is a barre shape. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.

Is the Dadd9 chord hard to play?

Dadd9 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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Dadd9 Chord on Guitar

The Dadd9 chord (D added 9th) is built from the notes D, F#, A and E. 2 different guitar fingerings for it are shown below.

Chord diagrams

Position 1barre shape

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): muted
string 4 (D): played open
string 3 (G): fret 2 — index finger
string 2 (B): fret 5 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 2 — index finger

Position 2starts at fret 10

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): muted
string 4 (D): fret 12 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 11 — middle finger
string 2 (B): fret 10 — index finger
string 1 (E): fret 13 — little finger

Notes in this chord

D
F♯
A
E

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 9

How to play

Every guitar shape for Dadd9 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 2. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.

Theory behind the chord

Add9 chords keep the full major triad and add the ninth without a seventh. The extra note widens the chord without making it sound jazzy, which is why it is everywhere in modern acoustic pop. On Dadd9 this structure sits on the root D, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 9 map onto D, F#, A and E.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Dadd9 chord?: Dadd9 contains the notes D, F#, A and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 9.
How many ways can you play Dadd9?: Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for Dadd9, 1 of which is a barre shape. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.
Is the Dadd9 chord hard to play?: Dadd9 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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