C#madd9 Piano Chord
A minor chord with an added ninth but no seventh. An emotive, "cinematic" sound. Found in progressive rock, soundtracks and modern pop.
Recommended voicing
Left hand
C#3 · G#3
fingers 5–1
Right hand
E4 · D#5
fingers 1–5
Other names for the C#madd9 chord
Other names: C# minor added 9th
Music theory name: minor added ninth chord
Common name: C# minor add9 chord
Notes and intervals in the C#madd9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| E | Minor 3rd |
| G# | Perfect 5th |
| D# | Major 9th |