Ukulele Cadd9 chord diagram
Cadd9 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play Cadd9, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Cadd9, follow these steps: Place middle finger on C string fret 2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Tips
- Place C string with your middle finger and A string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On C string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Cadd9 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (C string and A string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- C - E - G - D
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Chord Type
- Add9 — wide and bright
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Cadd9 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Cadd9 chord diagram5-4-3-5
Ukulele Cadd9 chord diagram7-7-8-7
Ukulele Cadd9 chord diagram7-4-3-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Cadd9, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Cadd9 → Dsus4 chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to Dsus4, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. Cadd9 → Gsus2 chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to Gsus2, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. Cadd9 → C chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Cadd9, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
4. Cadd9 → Am chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to Am, follow these steps:
- While playing Cadd9, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
5. Cadd9 → Gm chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to Gm, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
6. Cadd9 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Cadd9 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Cadd9, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Cadd9 chord on Ukulele?
Ukulele Cadd9 is easy to start with. The shape covers 2 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Cadd9?
You can try an easier Ukulele voicing for Cadd9. The alternative voicing uses fingering 7-4-3-3. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.