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
Fadd9 chord
Fadd9 is a added ninth chord with the notes F, A, C, G.
F1
A3
C5
G9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| F | root | 0 |
| A | major 3rd | 4 |
| C | perfect 5th | 7 |
| G | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | F – A – C – G | |
| 1st inversion | A – C – G – F (Fadd9/A) | |
| 2nd inversion | C – G – F – A (Fadd9/C) | |
| 3rd inversion | G – F – A – C (Fadd9/G) |