Aadd9 Ukulele Chord
Aadd9 on ukulele is 2-1-0-2: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and leave the E string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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 (major 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.
Is there an easier way to play Aadd9?
Not really. 2-1-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Aadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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 major 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.