D add9 guitar chord
How to play the D add9 chord, written Dadd9, on guitar. The shape is x 4 3 1 4 1 and it sounds the notesD – F♯ – A – E — free to print or download below.

How to play the D 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 4 3 1 4 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes D – F♯ – A – E.
Notes in the D add9 chord
The D add9 chord contains the notes D – F♯ – A – E. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 4 3 1 4 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
D add9 guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the D add9 chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 4 3 1 4 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes D – F♯ – A – E.
What notes are in the D add9 chord?
The D add9 chord (Dadd9) contains the notes D – F♯ – A – E.
Is the D add9 guitar chord diagram free?
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