# How to play C♯ major 9 / G♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xbbadb | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C♯ major 9 / G♯ (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xbbadb). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 10th fret of the 3rd string.

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

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C♯ major 9
- Display name: C♯maj9/G♯
- 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 10th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 11th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 4th finger on the 13th fret of the 2nd string

## Other Resources

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