Badd9 Ukulele Chord
Badd9 on ukulele is 4-3-2-4: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: B, Eb, Gb and Db
- Frets: 4 3 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Badd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- B added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- B (root), Eb (major 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Db (major 9th)
- Notes
- B, Eb, Gb and Db
- Frets
- 4 3 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Badd9 chord
Here is the Badd9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Badd9?
Not really. 4-3-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Badd9 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 Badd9 chord?
The Badd9 chord is built from four notes: B, Eb, Gb and Db (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 Badd9 chord
- JewelYou Were Meant For Me
- Morgan WallenWhiskey Glasses
- Kate BushBabooshka
- Misc MusicalsAnybody Have A Map (Dear Evan Hansen)
- ColdplaySee You Soon
- BEOMGYUPanic
- The SmithsHeaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
- Jorge Rivera-HerransWarrior of the Mind (from Epic the Musical)
- Whitney HoustonI Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- Conan GrayDo I Dare
Want to go further?
Once Badd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. 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.