Cmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Cmaj9 on ukulele is 4-0-0-5: put your index finger on the 4th fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string and leave the C and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: C, E, G, B and D
- Frets: 4 0 0 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Cmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- C major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- C (root), E (major 3rd), G (perfect 5th), B (major 7th), D (major 9th)
- Notes
- C, E, G, B and D
- Frets
- 4 0 0 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cmaj9 chord
Here is the Cmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Cmaj9?
Not really. 4-0-0-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Cmaj9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Cmaj9 chord?
The Cmaj9 chord is built from five notes: C, E, G, B and D (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Cmaj9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Cmaj9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.