# How to play C major add 9 / G (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 350553 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C major add 9 / G (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 350553). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-add-9/g/350553

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C major add 9
- Display name: Cmaj(add9)/G
- Notes: C, E, G, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 9 (D)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
- Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string and 3rd string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-add-9/g/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords