Dadd9 chord (D added ninth) on piano
Dadd9 (D added ninth) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. In major keys, Dadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in D major, the IVadd9 in A major and the Vadd9 in G major.
Dadd9 inversions and fingering
D E F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E F# A D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F# A D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A D E F# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Dadd9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Dadd2 |
| Notes | D F# A E |
| Formula | 1 3 5 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major second |
| Type | Added ninth chord |
Dadd9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (1), E3 (9), F#3 (3), A3 (5), D4 (1), E4 (9), F#4 (3), A4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dadd9 chord?
Dadd9 (D added ninth) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. D is the root, F# is the major third, A is the perfect fifth and E is the major second.
How do you play Dadd9 on piano?
Play D, F#, A and E together. Root position: D E F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1.
What key is Dadd9 in?
In major keys, Dadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in D major, the IVadd9 in A major and the Vadd9 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Dadd9 and D9?
Dadd9 is D9 (D, F#, A, C and E) without C, the flat 7th.