Cmaj9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in B E A G B E Tuning

Short answer: Cmaj9 is a C Major 9 chord with the notes C, E, G, B, D. In B E A G B E tuning, there are 29 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CΔ9

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How to Play Cmaj9 on Guitar

CM9, CΔ9, Cmaj9

Notes: C, E, G, B, D

1,0,5,0,0,0 (1.2...)
1,0,2,0,3,0 (1.2.3.)
1,3,5,0,0,0 (123...)
1,3,2,0,3,0 (132.4.)
1,3,5,5,0,0 (1234..)
1,0,2,0,3,3 (1.2.34)
1,3,5,4,0,0 (1243..)
x,8,5,0,0,0 (x21...)
1,0,5,0,0,3 (1.3..2)
1,0,5,5,0,3 (1.34.2)
1,0,5,4,0,3 (1.43.2)
x,8,7,7,8,7 (x21131)
x,8,10,7,0,0 (x231..)
x,8,5,4,8,0 (x3214.)
x,8,5,0,5,7 (x41.23)
x,8,7,0,0,10 (x21..3)
x,8,10,9,0,10 (x132.4)
1,0,5,0,0,x (1.2..x)
1,x,5,0,0,0 (1x2...)
1,3,5,x,0,0 (123x..)
1,0,2,0,3,x (1.2.3x)
1,x,2,0,3,0 (1x2.3.)
1,3,2,x,3,0 (132x4.)
1,0,2,x,3,3 (1.2x34)
1,3,x,4,3,0 (12x43.)
1,3,5,4,x,0 (1243x.)
1,0,5,x,0,3 (1.3x.2)
1,0,x,4,3,3 (1.x423)
1,0,5,4,x,3 (1.43x2)

Quick Summary

  • The Cmaj9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D
  • In B E A G B E tuning, there are 29 voicings available
  • Also written as: CΔ9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cmaj9 chord on Guitar?

Cmaj9 is a C Major 9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G, B, D. On Guitar in B E A G B E tuning, there are 29 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cmaj9 on Guitar?

To play Cmaj9 on in B E A G B E tuning, use one of the 29 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cmaj9 chord?

The Cmaj9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D.

How many ways can you play Cmaj9 on Guitar?

In B E A G B E tuning, there are 29 voicings for the Cmaj9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G, B, D.

What are other names for Cmaj9?

Cmaj9 is also known as CΔ9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G, B, D.

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