Accessible Page: C# Major Ninth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C# maj9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# maj9 chord. This beautiful chord, belonging to the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, B#, and D#. This chord is created by stacking intervals, specifically the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 7 (Major Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

Learning to play the C# maj9 chord will not only expand your chord vocabulary but also enhance your understanding of the guitar fretboard and chord construction. For a more comprehensive look at various guitar chords, you can check out our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial. If you're not familiar with these, we recommend our tutorial on guitar fretboard intervals. This guide will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals, a fundamental aspect of guitar music theory.

Once you've grasped the concept of intervals, you'll be ready to dive into our tutorial on ninth (9) guitar chords, which will provide a more in-depth look at the C# maj9 chord and other similar chords.

Playing the C# maj9 chord may be more challenging than basic chords, but don't let that deter you. It's a fantastic chord to learn, especially if you're interested in jazz music, as it's often used in jazz chord progressions.

Remember, practice is key when learning new chords. Happy playing!

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