C add9 chord (Cadd9)
Cadd9 has 4 notes: C E G D. Its formula is 1 3 5 9.
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | C | E | G | D |
How to play Cadd9 on guitar
Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.
C shape
Open position
A shape
Fret 3
G shape
Fret 5 · Partial
E shape
Fret 8
C shape
Fret 12