Cm(add9) chord on guitar
C Minor Added Ninth. Notes: C, Eb, G and D.
How to play Cm(add9)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- 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).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G string 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 Cm(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Cmadd9 and Cm add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm(add9) chord?
Cm(add9) (C minor added ninth) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth) and D (ninth).
How do you play Cm(add9) on guitar?
The easiest Cm(add9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). 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 Cm(add9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.