C#maj9 chord on Ukulele
in Standard (GCEA) tuning · Also known as C tuning, Re-entrant, High G
C#maj9
Major 9
Notes:C# · F · G# · C · D#
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (7)
C#maj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 3 1 4 | 4 2 1 3 | C D# F C# | hard | |
| 8 5 8 4 | 3 2 4 1 | D# F C C# | hard | |
| 6 5 8 6 | 2 1 4 3 | C# F C D# | medium | |
| 10 0 9 6 | 3 – 2 1 | F C C# D# | hard | |
| 8 0 9 8 | 1 – 3 2 | D# C C# F | easy | |
| 5 5 9 6 | 1 2 4 3 | C F C# D# | hard | |
| 8 12 9 8 | 1 3 2 1 | D# C C# F | hard · barre on fret 8 |
The C#maj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes C#, F, G#, C, D#. Below are playable fingerings for Ukulele 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 C#maj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C# |
| 3 | 4 | F |
| 5 | 7 | G# |
| 7 | 11 | C |
| 9 | 14 | D# |
More C# chords
Other roots
See C#maj9 in another tuning
What notes make up the C#maj9 chord?
C#maj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes C#, F, G#, C, 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.