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Cmin(add9)/G guitar shapes

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C minor add 9 / G (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

C minor add 9 / G (2nd inversion)

Cmin(add9)/G is the C minor add 9 / G (2nd inversion) guitar chord with G in the bass. It uses the notes C, E♭, G, and D and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-9.

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.

Also written as Cmin(add9) and Cmadd9/G.

Root note: C
Bass note: G
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 30

Chord tones

CE♭GD

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 and 6th string in barre position.
  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 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position.
  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 3rd string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th 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.

D Major Ninth 9

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

Quick answers

What notes are in Cmin(add9)/G?

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

What is another name for Cmin(add9)/G?

Cmin(add9)/G is also written as Cmin(add9) and Cmadd9/G.

How do you play Cmin(add9)/G on guitar?

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

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