A add9 piano chord

The A add9 chord, written Aadd9, on a keyboard. Its notes are A – C♯ – E – B — free to print or download below.

A add9 piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes A – C♯ – E – B

Notes in the A add9 chord

The A add9 chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major ninth, giving the notesA – C♯ – E – B. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the A add9 chord

  1. Find the notes. The A add9 chord uses the notes A – C♯ – E – B. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play A – C♯ – E – B together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

A add9 chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the A add9 chord?

The A add9 chord (Aadd9) is made up of the notes A – C♯ – E – B — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major ninth.

What is the chord symbol for A add9?

It is written as Aadd9. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Aadd9" above the stave.

Is the A add9 chord diagram free to print?

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