B add9 piano chord
The B add9 chord, written Badd9, on a keyboard. Its notes are B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the B add9 chord
The B add9 chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major ninth, giving the notesB – D♯ – F♯ – C♯. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the B add9 chord
- Find the notes. The B add9 chord uses the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
B add9 chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B add9 chord?
The B add9 chord (Badd9) is made up of the notes B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯ — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major ninth.
What is the chord symbol for B add9?
It is written as Badd9. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "Badd9" above the stave.
Is the B add9 chord diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.