About the Dadd9 chord
An add9 is a major chord with the ninth added and no seventh. It is bright and shimmering, and a favourite in pop and acoustic playing. The symbol for it is Dadd9.
How to play Dadd9
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 4 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the B string at fret 3.
- Strum and let the A string ring open, and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of D major
These are the chords built on each note of the D major scale, so they all sound good together with Dadd9. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other D chords
Dadd9 chord questions
What notes are in a Dadd9 chord?
Dadd9 is made of D, F♯, A and E. In intervals that is 1, 3, 5, 9 above the root, D.
What is the easiest way to play Dadd9?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 0 2 2 3 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is Dadd9 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.