Aadd9 guitar chord (A Major Added 9th)

Symbols: add9

Steps: 1-3-5-9

Notes: A-C#-E-B

Variation 1

  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 2

  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
  • Stretch out your ring finger to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string