C#maj9 chord on Zhongruan
in Standard (G-D-G-D) tuning
C#maj9
Major 9
Notes:C# · F · G# · C · D#
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Fingerings (4)
C#maj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 10 10 11 | 1 2 3 4 | D# C F C# | medium | |
| 8 11 10 10 | 1 4 2 3 | D# C# F C | medium | |
| 10 10 8 11 | 2 3 1 4 | F C D# C# | medium | |
| 10 11 8 10 | 2 4 1 3 | F C# D# C | medium |
The C#maj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes C#, F, G#, C, D#. Below are playable fingerings for Zhongruan 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.