C#m(maj9) chord on ukulele
C Sharp Minor Major Ninth, also written Dbm(maj9). Notes: C#, E, G#, C and D#.
How to play C#m(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#m(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E, G#, B# and D#; B# is the same key as C.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsminor major ninth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#m(maj9) chord?
C#m(maj9) (C sharp minor major ninth) is made of five notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G# (perfect fifth), C (major seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#m(maj9) on ukulele?
The easiest C#m(maj9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is C#m(maj9) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.