Badd4
Added · B root
Badd4
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.
0 st4 st5 st7 st
Notes in Badd4
BRoot
D#3rd
E5th
F#7th
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard Badd4, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Badd4 Chord
The Badd4 chord is a add 4 chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, E, F# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the Badd4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.