Dadd4

Added · D root

Dadd4

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.

0 st4 st5 st7 st

Notes in Dadd4

DRoot
F#3rd
G5th
A7th

D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.

Identify the Chord Quality on D

Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard Dadd4, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Add 4 in All 12 Keys

Cadd4C#add4D♭add4Dadd4D#add4E♭add4Eadd4Fadd4F#add4G♭add4Gadd4G#add4A♭add4Aadd4A#add4B♭add4Badd4

Other Chords in D

DMajorDmMinorD°DiminishedD+AugmentedDsus2Sus2Dsus4Sus4Dmaj7Major 7thDm7Minor 7thD7Dominant 7thDø7Half Diminished

Related Added

Dadd9Add 9

About the Dadd4 Chord

The Dadd4 chord is a add 4 chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F#, G, A — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the Dadd4 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.