Cadd9 chord on guitar
C Added Ninth. Notes: C, E, G and D.
How to play Cadd9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Cadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Cadd2.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cadd9 chord?
Cadd9 (C added ninth) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth) and D (ninth).
How do you play Cadd9 on guitar?
The easiest Cadd9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is Cadd9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a added ninth chord sound like?
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.