C#m9
notes
The chord C#m9 is made up of these notes:
C#
E
G#
B
D#
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strum
The C# minor ninth chord (C#m9) is a rich, expansive chord comprised of five notes: C#, E, G#, B, and D#. It's built by layering a root, a minor third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and a ninth on top. This chord is beloved for its lush, complex sound and is often used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul to add a layer of sophistication and emotional depth. In a musical piece, C#m9 can bridge sections smoothly or bring in a sense of longing and introspection. Its evocative nature makes it perfect for creating a soulful, dreamy atmosphere in music.
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
G#3
B3
D#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D#4
C#4
E4
Inversion 3
B3
D#4
C#4
E4
G#4
Inversion 4
D#4
C#4
E4
G#4
B4