Badd9 chord (B added ninth) on piano
Badd9 (B added ninth) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. In major keys, Badd9 is the Iadd9 chord in B major, the IVadd9 in F# major and the Vadd9 in E major.
Badd9 inversions and fingering
B C# D# F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C# D# F# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D# F# B C# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# B C# D# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Badd9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Badd2 |
| Notes | B D# F# C# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major second |
| Type | Added ninth chord |
Badd9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (9), D#3 (3), F#3 (5), B3 (1), C#4 (9), D#4 (3), F#4 (5), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Badd9 chord?
Badd9 (B added ninth) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. B is the root, D# is the major third, F# is the perfect fifth and C# is the major second.
How do you play Badd9 on piano?
Play B, D#, F# and C# together. Root position: B C# D# F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1.
What key is Badd9 in?
In major keys, Badd9 is the Iadd9 chord in B major, the IVadd9 in F# major and the Vadd9 in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Badd9 and B9?
Badd9 is B9 (B, D#, F#, A and C#) without A, the flat 7th.