C MINOR ADD9 - CHARANGO

Chord Composition

The C Minor Add9 chord is composed of 4 notes :

• C (Root)
• D# (Minor third)
• G (Perfect fifth)
• D (Major ninth)

These notes form a minor chord with added ninth, combining melancholy and richness.

How to play C Minor Add9 on charango

The madd9 chord C Minor Add9 adds the ninth to the minor triad, without seventh.

• Minor equivalent of add9: same principle but with minor third
• Rich melancholic sound: the 9th adds light to the minor color
• Alternative rock and indie: heavily used in these genres
• Emotional ballads: perfect for introspective passages

The combination of minor third with ninth creates a powerful emotional contrast, both dark and bright.

Common uses of C Minor Add9

The madd9 chord enriches minor progressions:

• Alternative rock: signature color of ballads
• Indie folk: enriches minor acoustic accompaniment
• Post-rock: deep emotional textures

Styles

Alternative rock: rich melancholic ballads.

Indie folk: minor acoustic sophistication.

Post-rock: atmospheric emotional soundscapes.

Similar Chords

• C Minor Add9 on piano
• C Minor Add9 on ukulele
• C Minor Add9 on guitar