Badd9 6-string bass chord

How to play Badd9 on 6-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your little finger on the B string at the 12th fret, your middle finger on the E string at the 11th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 9th fret, your ring finger on the D string at the 11th fret, your ring finger on the G string at the 11th fret and your ring finger on the C string at the 11th fret.

From the B string 12 11 9 11 11 11 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Badd9?

Badd9, B added ninth, is B, D♯, F♯ and C♯: the root (B), the major third (D♯), the perfect fifth (F♯) and the ninth (C♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Badd9 instead of B?

Yes, almost anywhere: Badd9 is B with C♯ added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Bsus2 the same as Badd9?

No. Badd9 keeps the major third, D♯; Bsus2 drops it and has C♯ in its place.

What is the difference between Badd9 and B9?

B9 also has the minor seventh, A; Badd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.