Aadd9 8-string bass chord

How to play Aadd9 on 8-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the F♯ string at the 3rd fret, your index finger on the B string at the 2nd fret, your middle finger on the A string at the 2nd fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 2nd fret and your middle finger on the G string at the 2nd fret. Let the E string ring open. Don’t play the C and F strings.

From the F♯ string 3 2 0 2 2 2 x x (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Aadd9?

Aadd9, A added ninth, is A, C♯, E and B: the root (A), the major third (C♯), the perfect fifth (E) and the ninth (B). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Aadd9 instead of A?

Yes, almost anywhere: Aadd9 is A with B added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Asus2 the same as Aadd9?

No. Aadd9 keeps the major third, C♯; Asus2 drops it and has B in its place.

What is the difference between Aadd9 and A9?

A9 also has the minor seventh, G; Aadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.