Dadd9 chord at the 2nd fret (x54252)
- Fingering
- x54252
- Fingers
- – 3 2 1 4 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Position
- 2nd fret
Notes in the D add 9 chord
The Dadd9 chord is made of D · F♯ · A · E. Its formula is 1–3–5–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 3 | major third |
| A | 5 | perfect fifth |
| E | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Dadd9 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 2nd fret, from the G string to the high E string.
- Put your second finger on the 4th fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 5th fret of the B string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 2nd fret shape, x54252. It is rated hard: 4 fingers, 5 strings, a 4-fret stretch.
Why your Dadd9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Dadd9 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
The shape spans 4 frets. Keep your thumb low behind the neck so your fingers can spread, and place the widest finger first.
Easy Dadd9 guitar chord
The easiest Dadd9 shape on this page is x57770 (5th fret). It uses 4 fingers and 5 strings, with no barre.
Keys with the Dadd9 chord
Dadd9 is the I chord in D major, V chord in G major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the III chord in B minor, VII chord in E minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Chords related to Dadd9
Dadd9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dadd9 chord on guitar?
Play x54252, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 3 2 1 4 1.
What notes are in the Dadd9 chord?
The D add 9 chord has 4 notes: D, F#, A and E. Its formula is 1–3–5–9, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dadd9 chord in?
Dadd9 is the I chord in D major, V chord in G major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the III chord in B minor, VII chord in E minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Dadd9 chord diagram to print or save
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