Dadd9 Ukulele Chord
Dadd9 on ukulele is 2-4-2-5: barre the 2nd fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string and your little finger on the 5th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: D, Gb, A and E
- Frets: 2 4 2 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Dadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- D added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- D (root), Gb (major 3rd), A (perfect 5th), E (major 9th)
- Notes
- D, Gb, A and E
- Frets
- 2 4 2 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dadd9 chord
Here is the Dadd9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the A 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 Dadd9?
Not really. 2-4-2-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Dadd9 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 Dadd9 chord?
The Dadd9 chord is built from four notes: D, Gb, A and E (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 Dadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. 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.