C#add9
notes
The chord C#add9 is made up of these notes:
C#
E#
G#
D#
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strum
The C# add9 chord is an intriguing blend of sound that brings a fresh and uplifting feel to music. It's built with four notes: C#, E#, G#, and D#. This chord combines a root, a major third, an added ninth, and a perfect fifth, giving it a bright and somewhat ethereal quality. You'll often hear the C# add9 in pop, rock, and folk music, where it adds an extra layer of interest and colour. In chord progressions, it serves as a great way to introduce a sense of openness and anticipation, making it perfect for moments in songs that need a bit of sparkle or emotional lift.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E#3
G#3
D#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
D#4
C#4
E#4
Inversion 3
D#4
C#4
E#4
G#4