Badd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Badd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Badd9, step by step.
- 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 (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.
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 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
- Morgan WallenUp Down (feat. Florida-Georgia Line)
- 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.