Cmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Cmadd9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Cmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: C, Eb, G and D
- Frets: 5 3 3 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Cmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- C minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- C (root), Eb (minor 3rd), G (perfect 5th), D (9th)
- Notes
- C, Eb, G and D
- Frets
- 5 3 3 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cmadd9 chord
Here is the Cmadd9 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and A strings at the 5th fret, a small barre.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Cmadd9 chord?
The Cmadd9 chord is built from four notes: C, Eb, G and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Cmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Cmadd9 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. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.