Cadd9 chord on ukulele
C Added Ninth. Notes: C, E, G and D.
How to play Cadd9
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Cadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
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 ukulele?
The easiest Cadd9 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is Cadd9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.