Chord · 6ths & Adds
Cadd9 — C Added 9th
Cadd9 is the C added 9th chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E), perfect 5th (G) and major 9th (D) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes C E G D. 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 Cadd9.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- C E G D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Cadd9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
| 9 | D | major 9th | D5 |
Other 6ths & adds on C
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.