Chord Guide
How to Play the C maj9 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Cmaj9 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Cmaj9 – 1st fret
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1fr
Cmaj9 – 1st fret
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5fr
Cmaj9 – 5th fret
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8fr
Cmaj9 – 8th fret
Theory & Context
The Cmaj9 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes C, E, G, B, D, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.