C Add 9 Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C - E - G - D
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th
Quick answer
The Cadd9 guitar chord is played as x-3-2-0-3-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes C, E, G, D.
- Fret pattern
- x-3-2-0-3-0
- Chord notes
- C, E, G, D
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Cadd9
How to Play Cadd9
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 5Play the G, high E strings open
About Add 9 Chords
A major triad with an added 9th (the 2nd an octave up). Add9 chords sound bright and shimmering, adding richness without the tension of a 7th. Widely used in pop, rock, and worship music.
C Add 9 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Add 9 guitar chord?
The C Add 9 guitar chord uses the notes C, E, G, D.
How do you play Cadd9 on guitar?
Play the Cadd9 guitar chord with the x-3-2-0-3-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the B string Play the G, high E strings open
What is the formula for C Add 9?
The C Add 9 formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th.