C9 Ukulele
Learn the C Dominant 9 (C9) chord on ukulele: notes (C, E, G, B♭, D), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.
Quick answer
C9 contains C, E, G, B♭, D. A rich and polished expansion of a dominant seventh.
Positions
Main shape
- 4 string G
- Fret 5 · finger 2
- 3 string C
- Fret 4 · finger 1
- 2 string E
- Fret 6 · finger 4
- 1 string A
- Fret 5 · finger 3
Position 2
- 4 string G
- Fret 7 · finger 1
- 3 string C
- Fret 10 · finger 4
- 2 string E
- Fret 8 · finger 3
- 1 string A
- Fret 7 · finger 2
Notes
- CRoot
- EMajor 3rd
- GPerfect 5th
- B♭Minor 7th
- DMajor 9th
Intervals
Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Minor 7th · Major 9th
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in C9?
C · E · G · B♭ · D
Which scales contain every note in C9?
The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.