Chord · 6ths & Adds
Badd2 — B Added 2nd
Badd2 is the B added 2nd chord. It is built on the root B with major 2nd (C♯), major 3rd (D♯) and perfect 5th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes B C♯ D♯ F♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Badd2.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- B C♯ D♯ F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Badd2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 2 | C♯ | major 2nd | C♯4 |
| 3 | D♯ | major 3rd | D♯4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
Other 6ths & adds on B
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.