Badd9 guitar chord
The Badd9 chord (B added 9th) is built from the notes B, D#, F# and C#, formula 1–3–5–9.
- Notes
- B D# F# C#
- Type
- added 9th
- Level
- Advanced
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 2
744447How to play Badd9
The usual Badd9 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (744447). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A shimmering major chord, popular in pop and acoustic ballads.
Other ways to play it
Badd9
Fret 7
Questions
What notes are in the Badd9 chord?
Badd9 contains B, D#, F# and C#. Its formula is 1–3–5–9.
Is Badd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 744447.
What can I play instead of Badd9?
B is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Badd9 is too hard or too busy.