Cmaj9 piano chord
C major ninth
- Symbol
- Cmaj9
- Notes
- C – E – G – B – D
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with Cmaj9. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play Cmaj9
Play the root C with the left hand and the upper notes with the right hand. Leaving out the 5th makes the chord easier to grab and sounds just as full.
Inversions
Extended chords are usually spread over both hands. Here is the full chord in root position; in practice the 5th is often left out.
Practice Cmaj9 until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes Cmaj9 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
