Finger Positions

Cm6add9/D diagram
Root Note C
Name C minor 6add9 over D
Intervals 1P-3m-5P-9M
Relative Minor Am
Notes C, Eb, G, D
Aliases

How to play the Cm6add9/D Chord

The Cm6add9/D is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C minor 6add9 over D is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 9M intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cm6add9/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C G Am F

vi-IV-I-V

Am F C G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, Eb, G, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cm6add9/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 63, 67, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 293.6647679174076