Chord · 6ths & Adds
Aadd2 — A Added 2nd
Aadd2 is the A added 2nd chord. It is built on the root A with major 2nd (B), major 3rd (C♯) and perfect 5th (E) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes A B C♯ E. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Aadd2.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- A B C♯ E
On the keyboard
The notes of Aadd2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 2 | B | major 2nd | B3 |
| 3 | C♯ | major 3rd | C♯4 |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th | E4 |
Other 6ths & adds on A
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.