B Added 9th
Badd9 is made of 4 notes: B, D#, F# and C#. Here it is in root position, with B at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of Badd9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from B |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D# | 3 | major 3rd |
| F# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C# | 9 | 9th |
An add9 chord is a major chord with the 9th added (the 2nd, an octave up). It sounds shimmering and modern, and is a favorite in acoustic pop and worship music.