# 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Cmaj9
- Notes: C, E, G, B, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 7 (B), 9 (D)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 54

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 0 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/x20010)
- Shape 2: 7 5 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/755550)
- Shape 3: 7 5 5 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/755500)
- Shape 4: 7 5 5 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/755557)
- Shape 5: 7 7 0 0 0 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/770008)
- Shape 6: 7 7 9 7 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/779788)
- Shape 7: 7 7 0 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/770988)
- Shape 8: -1 14 12 12 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/xeccdc)

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