A♭add9 Ukulele
Learn the A♭ Add 9 (A♭add9) chord on ukulele: notes (A♭, C, E♭, B♭), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.
Enharmonic name: G♯Quick answer
A♭add9 contains A♭, C, E♭, B♭. A clear, spacious extension of a major chord.
Positions
Main shape
- 4 string G
- Fret 3 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 3 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- Fret 4 · finger 2
- 1 string A
- Fret 3 · finger 1
Position 2
- 4 string G
- Fret 8 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 10 · finger 3
- 2 string E
- Fret 8 · finger 2
- 1 string A
- Fret 11 · finger 4
Notes
- A♭Root
- CMajor 3rd
- E♭Perfect 5th
- B♭Major 9th
Intervals
Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Major 9th
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in A♭add9?
A♭ · C · E♭ · B♭
Which scales contain every note in A♭add9?
A♭ Major · A♭ Major Pentatonic · A♭ Mixolydian
The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.