Chord · 6ths & Adds
Cadd4 — C Added 4th
Cadd4 is the C added 4th chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E), perfect 4th (F) and perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 3 4 5, sounding the notes C E F G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Cadd4.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Added 4th
- Formula
- 1 3 4 5
- Notes
- C E F G
On the keyboard
The notes of Cadd4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 4 | F | perfect 4th | F4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other 6ths & adds on C
Added 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.