Cmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Cmaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Cmaj9, step by step.
- 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 (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.
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 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.