# C minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The C minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth D to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third E♭ and ninth D gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Cmin(add9)
- Notes: C, E♭, G, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), ♭3 (E♭), 5 (G), 9 (D)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 41

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 1 0 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/x31033)
- Shape 2: -1 3 0 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/x30043)
- Shape 3: -1 3 0 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/x30543)
- Shape 4: 8 6 0 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/860088)
- Shape 5: 8 6 0 7 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/860788)
- Shape 6: 8 10 0 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/8a088a)
- Shape 7: 8 10 10 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/8aa88a)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 10 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/xxa88a)

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