# 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 D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of C minor 6 add 9.

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

## 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: 36

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 10 0 0 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/a00888)
- Shape 2: 10 0 10 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/a0a888)
- Shape 3: 10 10 0 8 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/aa08a8)
- Shape 4: 10 0 10 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/a0a88a)
- Shape 5: 10 0 10 0 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/a0a0ab)
- Shape 6: 10 10 10 12 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/aaacab)
- Shape 7: 10 12 10 12 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/acacab)
- Shape 8: -1 5 7 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/d/x57888)

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