# 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. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of C minor add 9.

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## 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: 30

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 3 0 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/330043)
- Shape 2: 3 3 0 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/330543)
- Shape 3: 3 5 5 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/355543)
- Shape 4: -1 10 0 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/xa0888)
- Shape 5: -1 10 10 8 8 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/xaa88a)
- Shape 6: 3 6 0 5 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/360533)
- Shape 7: 3 6 5 5 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/365533)
- Shape 8: -1 10 13 0 13 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor-add-9/g/xad0da)

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