A Added 9th
Aadd9 is made of 4 notes: A, C#, E and B. Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of Aadd9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C# | 3 | major 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 9 | 9th |
An add9 chord is a major chord with the 9th added (the 2nd, an octave up). It sounds shimmering and modern, and is a favorite in acoustic pop and worship music.