Ukulele Dadd9 chord diagram
Dadd9 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play Dadd9, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Dadd9, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string and E string fret 2. Place ring finger on C string fret 4. Place pinky on A string fret 5.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and E string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
- This chord spans 4 frets; keep your thumb centered for reach.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- D - F# - A - E
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Chord Type
- Add9 — wide and bright
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Dadd9 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Dadd9 chord diagram7-6-5-7
Ukulele Dadd9 chord diagram9-9-10-9
Ukulele Dadd9 chord diagram9-6-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Dadd9, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Dadd9 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 4.
- Lift your pinky from A string fret 5 and place it on E string fret 5.
2. Dadd9 → Bm chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to Bm, follow these steps:
- While playing Dadd9, lift your pinky from A string fret 5.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
3. Dadd9 → Bm7 chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to Bm7, follow these steps:
- While playing Dadd9, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
4. Dadd9 → Dmaj7 chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to Dmaj7, follow these steps:
- While playing Dadd9, lift your pinky from A string fret 5.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 4.
5. Dadd9 → G#dim | A♭dim chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to G#dim | A♭dim, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
- Lift your pinky from A string fret 5 and place it on E string fret 4.
6. Dadd9 → F#m7 | G♭m7 chord transition
To move from Dadd9 to F#m7 | G♭m7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 4.
- Slide your pinky on A string from fret 5 to fret 4.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dadd9 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
Dadd9 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 4-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Dadd9?
Dadd9 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 9-6-5-5. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.