A add 9 chord on piano
Aadd9 is an add 9 chord built on A. It uses the notes A - C♯ - E - B and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads.
- Notes
- A C♯ E B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Aadd9
How to play Aadd9 step by step
- Find A. A is the white key between the second and third black keys of the group of three.
- Add C♯, 4 half steps above A.
- Add E, 7 half steps above A.
- Add B, 14 half steps above A.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A add 9 chord?
The A add 9 chord (Aadd9) contains 4 notes: A, C♯, E, B. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play Aadd9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on A and play A, C♯, E, B together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.