C#m9 chord
C# minor 9th · also written Dbm9
C4
C#
E
G#
B
C5
D#
Want it in context? Open C#m9 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- G#5
- Bb7
- D#9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9
C#m9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#m9
C4
C#
E
G#
B
C5
1st inversion C#m9/E
C4
E
G#
B
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#m9/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
C#
E
3rd inversion C#m9/B
C4
B
C5
C#
E
G#
More C# chords
Minor 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#m9 chord?
The C# minor 9th chord (C#m9) has 5 notes: C#, E, G#, B and D#.
How do you play C#m9 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 minor 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14).
Is C#m9 the same as Dbm9?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#m9 and Dbm9 sound the same.