Aadd9 chord
A added 9th
C4
A
C5
C#
E
B
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Notes
- AR
- C#3
- E5
- B9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9
Aadd9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Aadd9
C4
A
C5
C#
E
1st inversion Aadd9/C#
C5
C#
E
A
C6
2nd inversion Aadd9/E
C5
E
A
C6
C#
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FAQ
What notes are in the Aadd9 chord?
The A added 9th chord (Aadd9) has 4 notes: A, C#, E and B.
How do you play Aadd9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on A, C#, E and B, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a added 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).