Cmaj9 chord - C Major Ninth - guitar chord chart
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
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Notes of the C maj9 chord:
C E G B D
Chord formula for the Major Ninth chord:
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C Major Ninth Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Barrè Movable
Position 3
Barrè Movable
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Open
Position 7
Barrè Movable
Position 8
Movable
Position 9
Open
Position 10
Movable
Position 11
Movable
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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