Minor Add 2
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 2 – b3 – 5
Intervals: 0 semitones, 2 semitones, 3 semitones, 7 semitones
The half-step between the natural 2nd and minor 3rd creates a tight cluster that is dissonant in close voicing. This chord works best when the 2nd/9th is placed in a higher octave — which is why m(add9) is the more common symbol.
The Cm(add2) chord sounds colorful and expressive. It is built from the notes C, D, D#, G, stacking 4 tones to create its distinctive sound.
Notes: C – D – D# – G | Formula: 1 – 2 – b3 – 5
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