# C minor 6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The C minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth A and ninth D, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third E♭ and major sixth A adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Cmin6(add9)
- Notes: C, E♭, G, A, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), ♭3 (E♭), 5 (G), 6 (A), 9 (D)
- Mood: intimate, reflective, thoughtful, soft
- Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ambient, Soft Pop
- Playable shapes: 38

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 5 3 0 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/530043)
- Shape 2: -1 0 0 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/x00543)
- Shape 3: 5 0 0 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/500543)
- Shape 4: 5 5 0 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/550543)
- Shape 5: 5 3 0 0 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/530045)
- Shape 6: -1 0 0 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/x00888)
- Shape 7: -1 0 10 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/x0a88a)
- Shape 8: -1 0 0 0 13 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/a/x000db)

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