C Add 9 Piano Chord
Notes: C - E - G - D
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th
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Keys to Play
White keys: C, E, G, D
Play all 4 notes simultaneously with your right hand.
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.