Cm(add9) chord
C minor added 9th
C
Eb
G
C5
D
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Notes
- CR
- Ebb3
- G5
- D9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Cm(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Cm(add9)
C
Eb
G
C5
1st inversion Cm(add9)/Eb
C4
Eb
G
C
2nd inversion Cm(add9)/G
C4
G
C
Eb
More C chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Cm(add9) chord?
The C minor added 9th chord (Cm(add9)) has 4 notes: C, Eb, G and D.
How do you play Cm(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, Eb, 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).