C#m9 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Minor Ninth, also written Dbm9. Notes: C#, E, G#, B and D#.
How to play C#m9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C#m9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
C#root
Eb3 · minor third
G#5 · perfect fifth
Bb7 · minor seventh
D#9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsC#majorC#mminorC#7dominant seventhC#m7minor seventhC#maj7major seventhC#sus4suspended fourthC#sus2suspended secondC#dimdiminishedC#augaugmentedC#6major sixthC#9dominant ninthC#add9added ninthC#m7b5half-diminishedC#dim7diminished seventhC#7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthC#m6minor sixthC#maj9major ninthC#m(add9)minor added ninth
minor ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#m9 chord?
C#m9 (C sharp minor ninth) is made of five notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#m9 on ukulele?
The easiest C#m9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is C#m9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.