Badd9
B Add 9
1 3 5 9
Notes in Badd9
BR
E♭3
F♯5
C♯9
The Badd9 chord contains 4 notes: B, E♭, F♯, C♯
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | B | Root |
| 3 | 4 | E♭ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | F♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 9 | 2 | C♯ | Major 9th |
About B Add 9 Chords
Add9 chords are major triads with an added 9th (the 2nd, played an octave up). Unlike a full 9th chord, add9 doesn't include the 7th, giving it a cleaner, more pop-friendly sound. It adds sparkle and width without jazz complexity.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Badd9 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
B Ionian (Major Scale)
The 9th is simply the 2nd an octave up — major scale covers it naturally.
B Lydian
Adds extra color with the ♯4 on top of the add9 voicing.