Bmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Bmadd9 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 two-finger shape. Here is how to play Bmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: B, D, Gb and Db
- Frets: 4 2 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Bmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- B minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- B (root), D (minor 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Db (9th)
- Notes
- B, D, Gb and Db
- Frets
- 4 2 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bmadd9 chord
Here is the Bmadd9 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and A strings at the 4th fret, a small barre.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- 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.
What notes are in the Bmadd9 chord?
The Bmadd9 chord is built from four notes: B, D, Gb and Db (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Bmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bmadd9 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.