C#maj9 chord
C# major 9th · also written Dbmaj9
C4
C#
E#
G#
B#
D#
Want it in context? Open C#maj9 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- G#5
- B#7
- D#9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
C#maj9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#maj9
C4
C#
E#
G#
B#
1st inversion C#maj9/E#
C4
E#
G#
B#
C#
2nd inversion C#maj9/G#
C4
G#
B#
C#
E#
3rd inversion C#maj9/B#
B#
C#
E#
G#
C6
More C# chords
Major 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#maj9 chord?
The C# major 9th chord (C#maj9) has 5 notes: C#, E#, G#, B# and D#.
How do you play C#maj9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E#, G#, B# and D#, starting from C#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11, 14).
Is C#maj9 the same as Dbmaj9?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#maj9 and Dbmaj9 sound the same.