Cmadd9 guitar chord
The Cmadd9 chord (C minor added 9th) is built from the notes C, Eb, G and D, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- C Eb G D
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x30043How to play Cmadd9
The easiest Cmadd9 shape is x30043, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Cmadd9 chord?
Cmadd9 contains C, Eb, G and D. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Cmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x30043.
What can I play instead of Cmadd9?
Cm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Cmadd9 is too hard or too busy.