Fadd9 6-string bass chord

How to play Fadd9 on 6-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the D string at the 3rd fret. Let the A, G and C strings ring open. Don’t play the B and E strings.

From the B string x x 0 3 0 0 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Fadd9?

Fadd9, F added ninth, is F, A, C and G: the root (F), the major third (A), the perfect fifth (C) and the ninth (G). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Fadd9 instead of F?

Yes, almost anywhere: Fadd9 is F with G added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Fsus2 the same as Fadd9?

No. Fadd9 keeps the major third, A; Fsus2 drops it and has G in its place.

What is the difference between Fadd9 and F9?

F9 also has the minor seventh, E♭; Fadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.