# 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-sharp-major-9/b-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C♯maj9
- 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: 16

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 1 1 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x31121)
- Shape 2: 8 6 6 6 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866668)
- Shape 3: 8 8 10 8 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/88a899)
- Shape 4: -1 3 3 6 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/x33644)
- Shape 5: 8 6 6 6 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866669)
- Shape 6: 8 6 6 8 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/866869)
- Shape 7: 8 8 6 8 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/886869)
- Shape 8: 8 8 6 8 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/b-sharp/886899)

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