Add 9 Chords - What they are & how to use them in progressions

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
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    This video explains what Add 9 chords are, how to construct them and how to use them in chord progressions.
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    ⌛⏳⏲Timestamps:
    0:00 - Add 9 Chords - What They Are & How To Use Them
    0:10 - How Are Add 9 Chords Written in Notation?
    0:28 - How To Construct Add 9 Chords
    0:48 - Where Does The 9th Note Come From?
    1:39 - How Do I Make The C Add9 & Cm Add9 Chords?
    2:55 - How Do Standard Triads Compare To Add9 Chords?
    3:45 - How Can We Use The Add 9 Chords?
    4:26 - Moving From Major Triads To add9 Chords
    5:08 - A Descending Progression Using All Add 9 Chords
    5:31 - A Classic Progression Using Add9 And Minor Add9
    5:54 - How To Link Chords With Add9s By Using Common Tones
    7:20 - Exploring The Sad Feeling Of Minor Add9 Chords
    #add9chords #musictheory #writeasong

КОМЕНТАРІ • 53

  • @WriteASong
    @WriteASong  2 роки тому +3

    Interval Info Lives Here 👉ua-cam.com/video/znidmIIEFtw/v-deo.html

  • @draghicesco5880
    @draghicesco5880 Рік тому +2

    Wow, that add9 + m add9 turnaround sounds amazing!

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому

      I agree! It's a popular one for guitar players.

  • @ghfdt368
    @ghfdt368 Рік тому +10

    A great study of Add 9 chords being used is by Andy Summers guitarist who played in the band the Police. In the song message in the bottle he played it as only 3 notes the root 5th and 9th. But he is basically highlighting an add 9 chord and staying out of the way of the vocal melody by leaving the third out (also making it much easier to play). Then in the song every breath you take the entire song other than the chorus is entirely major add 9 and minor add 9 chords.

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому +2

      Great info, thanks for sharing!

  • @needadoseofdumbvaccine88
    @needadoseofdumbvaccine88 Рік тому +8

    I found out an add9 in a chord progression yesterday and couldn’t stop playing it again and again and had to look up about its characters. Why haven’t I found out about this channel sooner, informative, concise and visually simple but pleasing. Now I have playlist of Music theory to binge, thank you, teach.

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you've found the channel!
      Yeah add9 is used a lot, particularly by guitar players.

    • @tieukhavu8832
      @tieukhavu8832 Рік тому +1

      @@WriteASong Add 9 is very similar to second interval is it?

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому

      @@tieukhavu8832 Yes it is

    • @tieukhavu8832
      @tieukhavu8832 Рік тому

      @@WriteASong Aha ok. Coincidence

  • @stefanthedane8968
    @stefanthedane8968 2 роки тому +2

    The last chord progression,soundedd like the song that goes "relax... take it easy", i had almost forgotten that song

  • @user-sv9by7vf5g
    @user-sv9by7vf5g 8 місяців тому +1

    สอนดีมากครับ ทั้งทฤษดี ตั้งตัวอย่าง ง่ายต่อความเข้าใจ แม้จะไม่มพื้นฐานมากนัก 👍❤️

  • @aronkay8615
    @aronkay8615 2 місяці тому +2

    I just subscribed 🎉,u deserve it! Continue

  • @hatempire
    @hatempire 2 роки тому +6

    Really liked this channel, information straight to the point! Thank you so much for all the content.

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind comment, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel!

  • @user-nf3kz9ee2n
    @user-nf3kz9ee2n 10 місяців тому +1

    I always loved the music of Maurice Ravel, but couldn't find out the reason why. Now I know for sure, I was attracted to Ravel's usage of minor 9th chords!
    Minor 9th chords are heartwarming and both mystical!

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  10 місяців тому

      Yes they are great chords!

  • @xpost92
    @xpost92 2 роки тому +1

    Very clear and concise. Exceptional

  • @JOY-bp6xp
    @JOY-bp6xp 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are always great!

  • @robhead22
    @robhead22 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful lesson. Thank you!

  • @d.k.1465
    @d.k.1465 Рік тому +1

    07:47

  • @doublebangerzmusic
    @doublebangerzmusic 2 роки тому +2

    I'm so grateful to have discovered this channel, and even more for the fact that it's free, thank you so much! Could you make a video on key changes (from parallel and relative keys with maybe some tricks). Have a nice day and keep going!

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words!
      Yes, I will be making some key change videos soon, I expect it will be a couple of months before they start to appear on the channel.

    • @doublebangerzmusic
      @doublebangerzmusic 2 роки тому +1

      @@WriteASong awesome! I'll wait💪🏻

  • @syedbukhari6578
    @syedbukhari6578 3 місяці тому +1

    You used D as the last note for Cadd9 because you’re in the C scale. What if the C chord is in another scale, does the 9th note change then?

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  3 місяці тому +1

      Cadd9 will always have D as it's 9th note. It doesn't matter what key you use the chord in.

  • @angel_of_rust
    @angel_of_rust Рік тому +1

    it's the chord that makes you sound like Deftones

  • @armandvanzyl4937
    @armandvanzyl4937 2 роки тому +2

    Might be a stupid question, but I am new to music theory, so not too sure. There is a certain chord I've learned to play on guitar, which I've been told is "basically an add 9 chord."
    As an example, it's played on the fifth fret of the low E, the seventh fret of the A string, and the ninth fret of the D string, giving me the notes A, E, and B. It is movable of course, but A's just the example I have.
    There is no third played in that particular chord, which I know would be C# for major and C natural for minor. Does this mean that this power chord is an add 9 chord and that I can pretty much use it over either?
    It's most likely obvious, but I don't get it. Great channel by the way.

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому +2

      What you are describing is an Asus2 chord. sus2 is basically an add9 chord without 3rd/b3rd so they aren't major or minor. We have a video on them here: ua-cam.com/video/ufKb_brYFb4/v-deo.html
      Hope that helps you a little.

  • @PHDInmakingPHDs
    @PHDInmakingPHDs 11 днів тому

    Came here because the new omnichord has a sus4 and add9 😭

  • @amoghagarwal23
    @amoghagarwal23 Рік тому +1

    I can't understand the point discussed at 3:48 that add9mchords will feature any chord in a major key except for chord 3. Please explain it
    Btw, it was a great video

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому

      There are 7 chords in major keys. They are labelled with roman numerals - I to VII. You can make any of the chords into an add 9 chord. But if you make the iii chord into an add 9 then it introduces a note from outside of the scale that they key is built upon. This isn't always desirable in songwriting.

    • @amoghagarwal23
      @amoghagarwal23 Рік тому +1

      @@WriteASong I got this a bit. So the 7th chord which would be a diminished one, can it's add9 also be played? I mean do diminished triads can also become diminished add9 chords by adding the 9th note of that diminished scale?

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  Рік тому

      Diminished add9 chords do exist yes. In a major key the VII chord when played as an add 9 would also introduce a note from outside of the scale. You might therefore see this as a diminished add flat 9 chord. I didn't discuss this in the video, but I might cover it in the future.

    • @amoghagarwal23
      @amoghagarwal23 Рік тому +1

      @@WriteASong Ok thank you so much

  • @Jofismusic
    @Jofismusic 2 роки тому

    I need help. Could you do a video on 6 chords? I love how they sound but I have really no idea how to use them

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому +1

      I will hopefully do one in the future, but I have a few more videos to do before then.

    • @Jofismusic
      @Jofismusic 2 роки тому +1

      @@WriteASong sweet. i love your content btw, these videos are so informative!

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому

      @@Jofismusic Thanks!

  • @edcrutchfield3447
    @edcrutchfield3447 2 роки тому +1

    Does this apply to the guitar 🎸

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому +1

      It can apply to any instrument or software you like.

  • @amadorsanchez5222
    @amadorsanchez5222 2 роки тому +1

    add 9 chors good for funk.

  • @christopherheckman7957
    @christopherheckman7957 2 роки тому +1

    For something with "pad" in its name, Hookpad doesn't work too well with an iPad. 8-(

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому +1

      I'm sorry to hear that Christopher.

  • @ericbarata
    @ericbarata 2 роки тому

    im so lost..

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому

      What do you need help with?

    • @ericbarata
      @ericbarata 2 роки тому

      @@WriteASong first things first, it's with my mental health & well-being 😕

    • @WriteASong
      @WriteASong  2 роки тому

      I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that you are able to find some support.
      I don't know if you like songwriting, playing an instrument or listening to music but some people find it helps them to express themselves and feel better.