Cmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Cmadd9 on ukulele is 5-3-3-5: barre the 3rd fret across the C and E strings with your index finger, put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the g string and your little finger on the 5th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: C, Eb, G and D
- Frets: 5 3 3 5
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for C#madd9? That is Dbmadd9
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 (major 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:
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your little finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Cmadd9?
Not really. 5-3-3-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Cmadd9 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 Cmadd9 chord?
The Cmadd9 chord is built from four notes: C, Eb, G and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 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.