Chord · 6ths & Adds
Dadd2 — D Added 2nd
Dadd2 is the D added 2nd chord. It is built on the root D with major 2nd (E), major 3rd (F♯) and perfect 5th (A) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes D E F♯ A. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Dadd2.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- D E F♯ A
On the keyboard
The notes of Dadd2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 2 | E | major 2nd | E4 |
| 3 | F♯ | major 3rd | F♯4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
Other 6ths & adds on D
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.