Dadd9 mandolin chord

How to play Dadd9 on mandolin

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the G string at the 2nd fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 4th fret and your ring finger on the A string at the 5th fret. Let the E string ring open.

From the G string 2 4 5 0 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Dadd9?

Dadd9, D added ninth, is D, F♯, A and E: the root (D), the major third (F♯), the perfect fifth (A) and the ninth (E). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Dadd9 instead of D?

Yes, almost anywhere: Dadd9 is D with E added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Dsus2 the same as Dadd9?

No. Dadd9 keeps the major third, F♯; Dsus2 drops it and has E in its place.

What is the difference between Dadd9 and D9?

D9 also has the minor seventh, C; Dadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.