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Cadd9 on guitar

Cadd9 on guitar — frets × 3 2 0 3 0Cadd9213×CEGDE
Frets: × 3 2 0 3 0

On the guitar, six strings give the chord room to breathe — some positions use them all, others ask you to mute the lowest ones. In this position the bass is C and the shape runs from fret 2 to 3, ringing 2 open strings. Its hollow wooden body gives every chord a warm, natural ring that blooms and fades on its own.

Notes on C: C – E – G – DFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

Where to use it: Pop, country, worship, MPB and romantic sertanejo.

This is just one shape of Cadd9 on guitar. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in the instrument's own voice; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. 100% offline.

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Part of the Added-tone family.

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