Cmaj9 Guitar Chord
See the Cmaj9 guitar chord shape, fingering, and chord tones (C · E · G · B · D) for standard EADGBE tuning.
How to play Cmaj9
Start with the first barre chord shown for Cmaj9. 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 Cmaj9 on guitar?
Start with the first barre chord shown for Cmaj9. 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 Cmaj9?
Cmaj9: 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.