Badd9
Added · B root
Badd9
A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.
0 st4 st7 st14 st
Notes in Badd9
BRoot
D#3rd
F#5th
C#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 Badd9, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Badd9 Chord
The Badd9 chord is a add 9 chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#, C# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open. Practising the Badd9 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.