Cmaj9
notes
The chord Cmaj9 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
B
D
play
strum
The C major ninth chord (Cmaj9) is a delightful and airy chord that consists of five notes: C, E, G, B, and D. This chord is built starting with a root, C, followed by a major third, E, a perfect fifth, G, a major seventh, B, and finally, a major ninth, D. It has a bright, open sound that is often used in jazz, pop, and contemporary music to add a sophisticated touch. The Cmaj9 chord can effortlessly lift the mood of a song, lending it an elegant and expansive feel. In chord progressions, it often adds colour and richness, making it a go-to choice when musicians want to evoke a sense of serenity or a hint of complexity.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E3
G3
B3
D4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
B3
D4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
B3
D4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
D4
C4
E4
G4
B4