Cmaj9 chord on Cavaquinho – Alternative (GGBD)
in Alternative (GGBD) tuning
Cmaj9
Major 9
Notes:C · E · G · B · D
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Fingerings (10)
Cmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 5 3 2 | 3 4 2 1 | B C D E | medium | |
| 4 5 5 0 | 1 2 3 – | B C E D | easy | |
| 5 7 5 9 | 1 2 1 3 | C D E B | hard · barre on fret 5 | |
| 7 9 0 10 | 1 2 – 3 | D E B C | medium | |
| 5 4 3 2 | 4 3 2 1 | C B D E | medium | |
| 5 4 5 0 | 2 1 3 – | C B E D | easy | |
| 7 5 5 9 | 3 1 2 4 | D C E B | hard | |
| 9 7 0 10 | 2 1 – 3 | E D B C | medium | |
| 5 9 0 0 | 1 2 – – | C E B D | hard | |
| 9 5 0 0 | 2 1 – – | E C B D | hard |
The Cmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes C, E, G, B, D. Below are playable fingerings for Cavaquinho – Alternative (GGBD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Cmaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 4 | E |
| 5 | 7 | G |
| 7 | 11 | B |
| 9 | 14 | D |
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Other roots
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What notes make up the Cmaj9 chord?
Cmaj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes C, E, G, B, D.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.