C9 Guitar Chord
See the C9 guitar chord shape, fingering, and chord tones (C · E · G · B♭ · D) for standard EADGBE tuning.
How to play C9
Start with the first barre chord shown for C9. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.
Available shapes
Chord tones
C · E · G · B♭ · D
Intervals
R · M3 · P5 · m7 · M9
Frequently asked questions
How do you play C9 on guitar?
Start with the first barre chord shown for C9. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.
What notes are in C9?
C9: C · E · G · B♭ · D. Intervals: R · M3 · P5 · m7 · M9.
What tuning does this diagram use?
It uses standard guitar tuning, E–A–D–G–B–E from the sixth string to the first. It does not use Drop D or another alternate tuning.