Cadd9 ukulele chord

How to play Cadd9 on ukulele

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the G string at the 5th fret and your middle finger on the A string at the 5th fret. Let the C and E strings ring open.

From the G string 5 0 0 5 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Cadd9?

Cadd9, C added ninth, is C, E, G and D: the root (C), the major third (E), the perfect fifth (G) and the ninth (D). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Cadd9 instead of C?

Yes, almost anywhere: Cadd9 is C with D added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Csus2 the same as Cadd9?

No. Cadd9 keeps the major third, E; Csus2 drops it and has D in its place.

What is the difference between Cadd9 and C9?

C9 also has the minor seventh, B♭; Cadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.