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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
Movable
Position 6
Movable
Position 7
Movable
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!