A madd9 Chord
A madd9 has 4 notes: A · C · E · B
A madd9
Symbol: Amadd9
Notes: A, C, E, B
Type: Minor Add 9
Variations: 4 positions shown
Related chords
See if you like these chords in A, or minor add 9 chords in other keys:
Notes and intervals in A madd9 chord
Good idea to know the intervals:
| Note | Interval | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1P | Root |
| C | 3m | Minor 3rd |
| E | 5P | Perfect 5th |
| B | 9M | 9M |
The root (A) is the core. Other notes stack on top to create the minor add 9 tonality.
How to play A madd9
Play each string individually first, each note should ring clearly. Then try strumming.
For barre chords, use your index finger to press down all strings at one fret (works as a movable capo), while your other fingers form the shape. This can be hard, but you'll get there!
Questions about the Amadd9 chord
What notes are in A madd9 chord?
A madd9 chord contains the notes A, C, E, B. You play them together to get minor add 9 sound. You can also play the same note over different strings to get fuller sounds.
How do you play A madd9 on guitar?
Find Amadd9 on the fretboard by locating the root note (A) and applying the minor add 9 shape. The minor add 9 chord formula is: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, 9M.
What does A madd9 chord sound like?
A madd9 has a complex quality. It's commonly used in many genres music.