# C♯ minor major 9 Guitar Chord

> The C♯ minor major 9 minor major 9 chord blends the haunting tension of the minor major 7th with the romantic ninth D♯, resulting in a complex, emotional palette. It conveys a sense of mystery and introspection, suitable for cinematic or jazz compositions. With B♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C♯ minor major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C♯min/maj9
- Notes: C♯, E, G♯, B♯, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (C♯), ♭3 (E), 5 (G♯), 7 (B♯), 9 (D♯)
- Mood: complex, haunting, evocative, subtle
- Genres: Jazz, Film Score, Ambient, Experimental
- Playable shapes: 17

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 1 1 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/x31120)
- Shape 2: -1 3 6 6 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/x36640)
- Shape 3: 8 6 6 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/866650)
- Shape 4: 8 6 6 6 5 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/866658)
- Shape 5: 8 6 6 6 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/866690)
- Shape 6: 8 6 6 9 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/866999)
- Shape 7: 8 11 11 8 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/8bb890)
- Shape 8: 8 11 11 9 9 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor-major-9/b-sharp/8bb99b)

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