Chord · 6ths & Adds
Dadd9 — D Added 9th
Dadd9 is the D added 9th chord. It is built on the root D with major 3rd (F♯), perfect 5th (A) and major 9th (E) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes D F♯ A E. 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 Dadd9.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- D F♯ A E
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Dadd9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 3 | F♯ | major 3rd | F♯4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
| 9 | E | major 9th | E5 |
Other 6ths & adds on D
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.