# How to play C major 9 / B (3rd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 755500 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C major 9 / B (3rd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 755500). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position.

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## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C major 9
- Display name: Cmaj9/B
- Notes: C, E, G, B, D
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 7 (B), 9 (D)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 6th string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords