A lush, ringing variation of C — hugely popular in pop, rock and worship.
low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 3 (finger 2); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 1); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): fret 3 (finger 3); high E (1st): fret 3 (finger 4)
Pairs beautifully with G and Em without moving your ring and pinky. A modern-pop favourite.
🎤 Tune up first — free online tuner →To play the Cadd9 chord, position your fingers as follows — low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 3 (finger 2); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 1); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): fret 3 (finger 3); high E (1st): fret 3 (finger 4). Pairs beautifully with G and Em without moving your ring and pinky. A modern-pop favourite.
Yes — Cadd9 is a beginner-friendly chord. Pairs beautifully with G and Em without moving your ring and pinky. A modern-pop favourite.
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