# How to play C major 9 / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 020013 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C major 9 / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 020013). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-9/e/020013

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C major 9
- Display name: Cmaj9/E
- 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 1st fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

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