Cadd9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Cadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. Your fingers go on the C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Cadd9, step by step.
- Notes: C, E, G and D
- Frets: 0 2 0 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Cadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- C added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- C (root), E (major 3rd), G (perfect 5th), D (9th)
- Notes
- C, E, G and D
- Frets
- 0 2 0 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cadd9 chord
Here is the Cadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Cadd9 chord?
The Cadd9 chord is built from four notes: C, E, G and D (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth keeps the chord bright but opens it up with a more modern, ringing color.
Ukulele songs that use the Cadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Cadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.