B add nine piano chord (Badd9)
An add9 chord adds the ninth (the second, an octave up) to a major chord, without the seventh. It enriches the sound while staying bright: popular in pop and folk.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | root |
| D♯ (D sharp) | major third |
| F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
| C♯ (C sharp) | major ninth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 9 · B – D♯ – F♯ – C♯
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.