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Cmin6(add9)/A guitar shapes

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C minor 6 add 9 / A (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

C minor 6 add 9 / A (3rd inversion)

Cmin6(add9)/A is the C minor 6 add 9 / A (3rd inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. It uses the notes C, E♭, G, A, and D and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-6-9.

The C minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth A and ninth D, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third E♭ and major sixth A adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C minor 6 add 9.

Also written as Cmin6(add9) and Cm6/9/A.

Root note: C
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 67

Chord tones

CE♭GAD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

C Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

E♭ Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

G Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

A Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

D Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

Quick answers

What notes are in Cmin6(add9)/A?

Cmin6(add9)/A uses the notes C, E♭, G, A, and D. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-6-9.

What is another name for Cmin6(add9)/A?

Cmin6(add9)/A is also written as Cmin6(add9) and Cm6/9/A.

How do you play Cmin6(add9)/A on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string. Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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