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C major 9 guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

Showing 8 of 60 playable shapes

About the chord

C major 9 guitar chord

The C major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth D to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music.

Root note: C
Quality: major 9
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 60

Chord tones

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Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

C Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

E Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

G Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

B Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

D Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

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