D add 9 chord on piano
Dadd9 is an add 9 chord built on D. It uses the notes D - F♯ - A - E and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads.
- Notes
- D F♯ A E
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Dadd9
How to play Dadd9 step by step
- Find D. D is the white key between the two black keys.
- Add F♯, 4 half steps above D.
- Add A, 7 half steps above D.
- Add E, 14 half steps above D.
- 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 D add 9 chord?
The D add 9 chord (Dadd9) contains 4 notes: D, F♯, A, E. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play Dadd9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on D and play D, F♯, A, E together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.