# C6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The C6 add 9 6 add 9 chord blends the major triad with a major sixth A and a ninth D, producing a jazzy, sophisticated sound. Its smooth, feel-good harmony is popular in jazz, funk, and pop, adding a playful, nostalgic color to progressions. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C6(add9)
- Notes: C, E, G, A, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 6 (A), 9 (D)
- Mood: friendly, cheerful, optimistic, bright
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Country, Swing
- Playable shapes: 68

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/x00010)
- Shape 2: 5 3 0 0 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/530053)
- Shape 3: 5 3 0 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/530553)
- Shape 4: -1 0 0 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/x00553)
- Shape 5: 5 0 0 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/500553)
- Shape 6: 5 3 0 0 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/530030)
- Shape 7: 5 3 5 0 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/535030)
- Shape 8: 5 3 5 5 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6-add-9/a/535530)

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