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Chord Description

The intervals that compose the C Major Ninth chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth
Some books show this chord as:
- C Major Ninth
- C Maj9
- C Major 9
- Cmaj9
This chord is made up of the notes C, E, G, B, and D
Notes of the C maj9 chord:
CEGBD
Chord formula for the Major Ninth chord:
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C Major Ninth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Visually impaired people might find useful this C maj9 accessible text-based chord description.
Position 1
Open

Position 2
Open

Position 3
Movable

Position 4
Open

Position 5
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Position 6
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Position 7
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Position 8
Open

Position 9
BarreMovable

Position 10
BarreMovable

Position 11
BarreMovable

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How to construct the C maj9 chord on guitar
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!
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