C#maj9 chord on guitar
C Sharp Major Ninth, also written Dbmaj9. Notes: C#, F, G#, C and D#.
How to play C#maj9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B# and D#; E# is the same key as F and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#maj9 chord?
C#maj9 (C sharp major ninth) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), C (major seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#maj9 on guitar?
The easiest C#maj9 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is C#maj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.