Cmaj9 chord on piano
C Major Ninth. Notes: C, E, G, B and D.
How to play Cmaj9
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh
D9 · ninth
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cmaj9 chord?
Cmaj9 (C major ninth) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), B (major seventh) and D (ninth).
How do you play Cmaj9 on piano?
Play C, E, G, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.