Cadd9 Ukulele Chord
Cadd9 on ukulele is 0-2-0-3: put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string and leave the g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- 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 (major 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.
Is there an easier way to play Cadd9?
Not really. 0-2-0-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Cadd9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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 major 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.