Cadd9 chord
C added 9th
C
E
G
C5
D
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Notes
- CR
- E3
- G5
- D9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9
Cadd9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Cadd9
C
E
G
C5
1st inversion Cadd9/E
C4
E
G
C
2nd inversion Cadd9/G
C4
G
C
E
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FAQ
What notes are in the Cadd9 chord?
The C added 9th chord (Cadd9) has 4 notes: C, E, G and D.
How do you play Cadd9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, E, G and D, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a added 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).