Cmaj9 chord on Ukulele – B Tuning (F#BD#G#)
in B Tuning (F#BD#G#) tuning
Cmaj9
Major 9
Notes:C · E · G · B · D
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Fingerings (7)
Cmaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 3 1 4 | 4 2 1 3 | B D E C | hard | |
| 8 5 8 4 | 3 2 4 1 | D E B C | hard | |
| 6 5 8 6 | 2 1 4 3 | C E B D | medium | |
| 10 0 9 6 | 3 – 2 1 | E B C D | hard | |
| 8 0 9 8 | 1 – 3 2 | D B C E | easy | |
| 5 5 9 6 | 1 2 4 3 | B E C D | hard | |
| 8 12 9 8 | 1 3 2 1 | D B C E | hard · barre on fret 8 |
The Cmaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes C, E, G, B, D. Below are playable fingerings for Ukulele – B Tuning (F#BD#G#) 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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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.