Bbadd9 Ukulele Chord
Bbadd9 on ukulele is 3-2-1-3: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as A#add9, A sharp added ninth.
- Notes: Bb, D, F and C
- Frets: 3 2 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- A#add9, or Bb added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), F (perfect 5th), C (major 9th)
- Notes
- Bb, D, F and C
- Frets
- 3 2 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbadd9 chord
Here is the Bbadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd 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 Bbadd9?
Not really. 3-2-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Bbadd9 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 Bbadd9 chord?
The Bbadd9 chord is built from four notes: Bb, D, F and C (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 Bbadd9 chord
- BeirutPostcards From Italy
- beabadoobeeTired
- Addison GraceSugar Rush
- Relient KForget And Not Slow Down
- Jeremy JordanSanta Fe (Newsies, with Alan Menken)
- Ariana GrandePopular (from Wicked)
- StingWhat Could Have Been (from Arcane, and Ray Chen)
- Bella HemmingPlay Guitar
- John Michael HowellA Thousand Years (and JVKE & ZVC)
- The Sonder BombsSwitzerland
Want to go further?
Once Bbadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. 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.