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
Dadd9 chord
Dadd9 is a added ninth chord with the notes D, F♯, A, E.
D1
F♯3
A5
E9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D | root | 0 |
| F♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| A | perfect 5th | 7 |
| E | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | D – F♯ – A – E | |
| 1st inversion | F♯ – A – E – D (Dadd9/F♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | A – E – D – F♯ (Dadd9/A) | |
| 3rd inversion | E – D – F♯ – A (Dadd9/E) |