A add9 guitar chord
How to play the A add9 chord, written Aadd9, on guitar. The shape is x 0 2 4 2 0 and it sounds the notesA – C♯ – E – B — free to print or download below.

How to play the A add9 chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 2 4 2 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – B.
Notes in the A add9 chord
The A add9 chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E – B. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 0 2 4 2 0 from the lowest string to the highest.
A add9 guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A add9 chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 2 4 2 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – B.
What notes are in the A add9 chord?
The A add9 chord (Aadd9) contains the notes A – C♯ – E – B.
Is the A add9 guitar chord diagram free?
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