Cadd9 = play C as the root note of a major triad and add a 9 (major ninth interval) as an additional tone above the triad. C/B = play C as the root note of a major triad and a B note as an alternate bass note.
How do I read Cadd9?
- - Index finger: 2nd fret of the D (4th) string.
- - Middle finger: 3rd fret of the A (5th) string.
- - Ring finger: 3rd fret of the B (2nd) string.
- - Pinky finger: 3rd fret of the E (1st) string.
What is difference between C9 and Cadd9?
C9 is not the same as Cadd9. C9 is a C dominant seventh chord with an added ninth, whereas Cadd9 is a C major chord with an added ninth. There's a difference. Any time you see a chord that has just a number beside it you can be sure all of the scale degrees leading up to it are included in the chord.16 Jul 2010
Can you use Cadd9 instead of C?
As you can see Cadd9 is basically a G chord with the two bass notes played a string higher. The chords of C and G frequently appear together, so playing a Cadd9 instead of C whenever G is the adjacent chord works very well.
What chord can you substitute for C?
Substitution Example Explanation
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Major/Minor to Suspended C to C sus2, C sus4 Learn more
Adding the 9th C to C9 Learn more
I Maj7 to iii minor C maj7 to E min Learn more
I6 to vi m7 C6 to Am7 Learn more
Why is the C major chord so hard?
Why Is It So Hard? Let's kick off by understanding why the C major can be so hard to learn. The main reason is due to the stretch that all three fingers need to make. Most chord shapes you have tackled up to now will span two frets, whilst the C major chord spans 3.
Is C9 same as C add 9?
C9 is C dominant 9C, E, G, Bb, D. Flat the 7th for dominants and add the 9th. C(add 9) means C Major triad with the 9th of C—C, E, G, D.
What type of chord is Cadd9?
major chord
Is Cadd9 a minor chord?
The Cadd9 chord in detail And the most common Cadd9 chord shape is easy to play! You can also build an add9 chord on the 4th and 5th scale degrees of the melodic minor scale. Other names you may see for a Cadd9 chord are C add9, C/9, C added ninth. I prefer using the space between the C and the add9 (C add9).16 Aug 2019
What is the Cadd9 chord on guitar?
True to its name, the Cadd9 chord is a C chord with a 9th note “added” to the mix. It's comprised of four notes: C, E, G and D. Notice that the D is the 9th note that gives the Cadd9 chord its extra flavor. Try playing a C chord and then play a C9 chord to hear that extra punch that ninth note delivers.