C add9 Chord
C add9 has 4 notes: C · E · G · D
C add9
Symbol: Cadd9
Notes: C, E, G, D
Type: Add 9
Variations: 4 positions shown
Related chords
See if you like these chords in C, or add 9 chords in other keys:
Notes and intervals in C add9 chord
Good idea to know the intervals:
| Note | Interval | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1P | Root |
| E | 3M | Major 3rd |
| G | 5P | Perfect 5th |
| D | 9M | 9M |
The root (C) is the core. Other notes stack on top to create the add 9 tonality.
How to play C add9
Play each string individually first, each note should ring clearly. Then try strumming.
For barre chords, use your index finger to press down all strings at one fret (works as a movable capo), while your other fingers form the shape. This can be hard, but you'll get there!
Questions about the Cadd9 chord
What notes are in C add9 chord?
C add9 chord contains the notes C, E, G, D. You play them together to get add 9 sound. You can also play the same note over different strings to get fuller sounds.
How do you play C add9 on guitar?
Find Cadd9 on the fretboard by locating the root note (C) and applying the add 9 shape. The add 9 chord formula is: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, 9M.
What does C add9 chord sound like?
C add9 has a complex quality. It's commonly used in many genres music.