Aadd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Aadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Aadd9, step by step.
- Notes: A, Db, E and B
- Frets: 2 1 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Aadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- A added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- A (root), Db (major 3rd), E (perfect 5th), B (9th)
- Notes
- A, Db, E and B
- Frets
- 2 1 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Aadd9 chord
Here is the Aadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Aadd9 chord?
The Aadd9 chord is built from four notes: A, Db, E and B (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth keeps the chord bright but opens it up with a more modern, ringing color.
Ukulele songs that use the Aadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Aadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.