Cadd9 chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
Cadd9
Add 9
Notes:C · E · G · D
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Fingerings (4)
Cadd9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 8 5 | – 2 1 | E C D | medium | |
| 8 10 7 | 2 3 1 | C D E | medium | |
| 8 0 5 | 2 – 1 | C E D | medium | |
| 10 8 7 | 3 2 1 | D C E | medium |
The Cadd9 chord (Add 9) is built from the notes C, E, G, D. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Cadd9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 4 | E |
| 5 | 7 | G |
| 9 | 14 | D |
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Other roots
See Cadd9 in another tuning
What notes make up the Cadd9 chord?
Cadd9 is a Add 9 chord built from the notes C, E, G, D.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.