C add2

The C add2 chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), D (Major second), E (Major third) and G (Perfect fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C add2 chord

How to play the C add2 chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add D (Major second) — 2 semitones above C
  3. Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
  4. Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C add2 chord

Inversions with same root

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