Cm(maj9) chord on guitar
C Minor Major Ninth. Notes: C, Eb, G, B and D.
How to play Cm(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cm(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm(maj9) chord?
Cm(maj9) (C minor major ninth) is made of five notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth), B (major seventh) and D (ninth).
How do you play Cm(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Cm(maj9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Cm(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.