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B add9 (added ninth) chord
The Badd9 chord (add9 (added ninth)) is made of the notes B, D♯, F♯, C♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 9.
Badd9
Ninths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| 3 | D♯ | Major third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| 9 | C♯ | Major ninth |
Inversions
- Badd9B D♯ F♯ C♯Root position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Badd9 chord?
- The notes are B, D♯, F♯, C♯.
- What is the formula of the Badd9 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 9: major third, perfect fifth, major ninth.
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