Abadd9 Ukulele Chord
Abadd9 on ukulele is 3-3-4-3: barre the 3rd fret across the g, C and A strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the E string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as G#add9, G sharp added ninth.
- Notes: Ab, C, Eb and Bb
- Frets: 3 3 4 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Abadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- G#add9, or Ab added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- Ab (root), C (major 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), Bb (major 9th)
- Notes
- Ab, C, Eb and Bb
- Frets
- 3 3 4 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abadd9 chord
Here is the Abadd9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and A strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Abadd9?
Not really. 3-3-4-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Abadd9 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 Abadd9 chord?
The Abadd9 chord is built from four notes: Ab, C, Eb and Bb (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 Abadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Abadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.