Cadd9 open chord (x32030)
- Fingering
- x32030
- Fingers
- – 2 1 – 3 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the C add 9 chord
The Cadd9 chord is made of C · E · G · D. Its formula is 1–3–5–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major third |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
| D | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Cadd9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Let the G and high E strings ring open.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the open-position shape, x32030. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Cadd9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open G and high E strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
Low E string is not part of this Cadd9 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Cadd9 open chord
The open Cadd9 chord is x32030 and x30030. The first one uses the open G and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Songs that use Cadd9
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Cadd9 chord
Cadd9 is the I chord in C major, V chord in F major and IV chord in G major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor, VII chord in D minor and VI chord in E minor.
Chords related to Cadd9
Cadd9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Cadd9 chord on guitar?
Play x32030, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 2 1 - 3 -.
What notes are in the Cadd9 chord?
The C add 9 chord has 4 notes: C, E, G and D. Its formula is 1–3–5–9, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the Cadd9 chord in?
Cadd9 is the I chord in C major, V chord in F major and IV chord in G major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor, VII chord in D minor and VI chord in E minor.
Cadd9 chord diagram to print or save
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