Ukulele Badd9 chord diagram
Badd9 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play Badd9, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Badd9, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 2. Place middle finger on C string fret 3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4. Place pinky on A string fret 4.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and C string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- B - D# - F# - C#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Chord Type
- Add9 — wide and bright
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Badd9 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Badd9 chord diagram4-3-2-4
Ukulele Badd9 chord diagram6-6-7-6
Ukulele Badd9 chord diagram6-3-2-2
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Badd9, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Badd9 → F#7 | G♭7 chord transition
To move from Badd9 to F#7 | G♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to C string fret 4.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 4.
2. Badd9 → G#m | A♭m chord transition
To move from Badd9 to G#m | A♭m, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
- Slide your pinky from A string fret 4 to E string fret 4.
3. Badd9 → B chord transition
To move from Badd9 to B, follow these steps:
- While playing Badd9, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
4. Badd9 → Bsus4 chord transition
To move from Badd9 to Bsus4, follow these steps:
- While playing Badd9, lift your middle finger from C string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
- Lift your pinky from A string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 4.
5. Badd9 → Em chord transition
To move from Badd9 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing Badd9, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 4.
6. Badd9 → Esus2 chord transition
To move from Badd9 to Esus2, follow these steps:
- While playing Badd9, lift your middle finger from C string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 4.
- Lift your pinky from A string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Badd9 easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele Badd9 is generally intermediate. It spans 3 frets. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.
What is the easiest way to play Badd9?
There is a simpler alternative for Badd9 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 6-3-2-2. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.