C add 9 chord on piano
Cadd9 is an add 9 chord built on C. It uses the notes C - E - G - D and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads.
- Notes
- C E G D
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Cadd9
How to play Cadd9 step by step
- Find C. C is the white key just left of each group of two black keys.
- Add E, 4 half steps above C.
- Add G, 7 half steps above C.
- Add D, 14 half steps above C.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C add 9 chord?
The C add 9 chord (Cadd9) contains 4 notes: C, E, G, D. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play Cadd9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on C and play C, E, G, D together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.