Cadd9 guitar chord (C Major Added 9th)

Symbols: add9

Steps: 1-3-5-9

Notes: C-E-G-D

Variation 1

  • Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 7th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string