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C6(add9)/E guitar shapes

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C6 add 9 / E (1st inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

C6 add 9 / E (1st inversion)

C6(add9)/E is the C6 add 9 / E (1st inversion) guitar chord with E in the bass. It uses the notes C, E, G, A, and D and the interval formula 1-3-5-6-9.

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 E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C6 add 9.

Also written as C6(add9) and C6/9/E.

Root note: C
Bass note: E
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 365

Chord tones

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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 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 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 Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

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 C6(add9)/E?

C6(add9)/E uses the notes C, E, G, A, and D. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6-9.

What is another name for C6(add9)/E?

C6(add9)/E is also written as C6(add9) and C6/9/E.

How do you play C6(add9)/E on guitar?

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

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