Cmaj9 chord on Lute

in Renaissance G (6 course) (G-C-F-A-D-G) tuning

231412CCGDEB
Cmaj9
Major 9
Notes:C · E · G · B · D
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CCCEGBD

The Cmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes C, E, G, B, D. Below are playable fingerings for Lute 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.

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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.