C#maj9 chord on ukulele
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 (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#maj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
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.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsmajor ninth chords in every key
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 ukulele?
The easiest C#maj9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is C#maj9 hard to play on ukulele?
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.