C#m(add9) chord
C# minor added 9th · also written Dbm(add9)
C4
C#
E
G#
C5
D#
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Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- G#5
- D#9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
C#m(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#m(add9)
C4
C#
E
G#
C5
1st inversion C#m(add9)/E
C4
E
G#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#m(add9)/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
E
More C# chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#m(add9) chord?
The C# minor added 9th chord (C#m(add9)) has 4 notes: C#, E, G# and D#.
How do you play C#m(add9) 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).
Is C#m(add9) the same as Dbm(add9)?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#m(add9) and Dbm(add9) sound the same.