Cadd9 chord on piano
C Added Ninth. Notes: C, E, G and D.
How to play Cadd9
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Cadd9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · E · G · D1st inversion
E · G · D · C2nd inversion
G · D · C · E3rd inversion
D · C · E · GNotes 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.
More C chords
All C piano chordsadded ninth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play C, E, G and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Cadd9?
Root position: C E G D. 1st inversion: E G D C. 2nd inversion: G D C E. 3rd inversion: D C E G.
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.