How to build a added ninth chord
An added-ninth chord is a major triad with a major 9th added but no 7th. It is a bright, open colour common in pop and rock guitar writing.
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Chord
Badd9 chord
Badd9 is a added ninth chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, C♯.
B1
D♯3
F♯5
C♯9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B | root | 0 |
| D♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| F♯ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| C♯ | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯ | |
| 1st inversion | D♯ – F♯ – C♯ – B (Badd9/D♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | F♯ – C♯ – B – D♯ (Badd9/F♯) | |
| 3rd inversion | C♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ (Badd9/C♯) |