A#/Bbadd9 guitar chord (A#/Bb Major Added 9th)

Symbols: add9

Steps: 1-3-5-9

Notes: A#-D-F-C

The A#/Bb add9 chord is a bright and uplifting chord that adds a ninth to the standard major triad. With the notes A#, D, F and C, this chord is perfect for adding depth and sparkle to your compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "A#/Bb add9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
A#/Bbadd9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

Variation 2
A#/Bbadd9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret
  • Stretch out your ring finger to the 13th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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