C#madd9 guitar chord
The C#madd9 chord (C# minor added 9th) is built from the notes C#, E, G# and D#, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- C# E G# D#
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
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x42140How to play C#madd9
The easiest C#madd9 shape is x42140, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#madd9 chord?
C#madd9 contains C#, E, G# and D#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is C#madd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x42140.
What can I play instead of C#madd9?
C#m is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C#madd9 is too hard or too busy.