# 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 G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of C♯ major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-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: 5

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 4 1 1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-sharp/441111)
- Shape 2: 4 3 1 1 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-sharp/431121)
- Shape 3: 4 3 3 6 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-sharp/433644)
- Shape 4: -1 11 11 10 13 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-sharp/xbbadb)
- Shape 5: 4 3 3 6 4 -1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-major-9/g-sharp/43364x)

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