B add9 guitar chord
How to play the B add9 chord, written Badd9, on guitar. The shape is x 2 1 x 2 2 and it sounds the notesB – D♯ – F♯ – C♯ — free to print or download below.

How to play the B 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 2 1 x 2 2 (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 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯.
Notes in the B add9 chord
The B add9 chord contains the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 2 1 x 2 2 from the lowest string to the highest.
B add9 guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B add9 chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 2 1 x 2 2 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯.
What notes are in the B add9 chord?
The B add9 chord (Badd9) contains the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯.
Is the B add9 guitar chord diagram free?
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