# 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 E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C minor 6 add 9.

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

## 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: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 7 7 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/x67788)
- Shape 2: 11 0 10 0 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/b0a0aa)
- Shape 3: 11 12 10 0 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bca0aa)
- Shape 4: 11 10 10 12 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/baacaa)
- Shape 5: 11 0 10 12 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/b0acaa)
- Shape 6: 11 12 10 12 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bcacaa)
- Shape 7: 11 0 0 0 13 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/b000db)
- Shape 8: 11 12 0 0 13 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-6-add-9/e-flat/bc00db)

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