Cadd4

Added · C root

Cadd4

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound.

0 st4 st5 st7 st

Notes in Cadd4

CRoot
E3rd
F5th
G7th

C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.

Identify the Chord Quality on C

Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard Cadd4, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Add 4 in All 12 Keys

Cadd4C#add4D♭add4Dadd4D#add4E♭add4Eadd4Fadd4F#add4G♭add4Gadd4G#add4A♭add4Aadd4A#add4B♭add4Badd4

Other Chords in C

CMajorCmMinorC°DiminishedC+AugmentedCsus2Sus2Csus4Sus4Cmaj7Major 7thCm7Minor 7thC7Dominant 7thCø7Half Diminished

Related Added

Cadd9Add 9

About the Cadd4 Chord

The Cadd4 chord is a add 4 chord built on C. It contains the notes C, E, F, G — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 4th. Creates a layered, clustered sound. Practising the Cadd4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.