C♯ Major 9th
Also Known As
Hear the C♯ Major 9th chord played for you.
C♯maj9
C♯ – F – G♯ – C – D♯
Formula:R-M3-P5-M7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-7-9
Introduction
The C♯ Major 9th chord is a five-note chord made up of C♯, F, G♯, C, and D♯. It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, and major ninth.
The C# Major 9th piano chord (C#maj9) consists of the notes C#, F, G#, C, D#. It is a major 7th chord with an added major 9th, giving it a lush, sophisticated character often used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul progressions. Formula: R-M3-P5-M7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-7-9.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of C# Major 9th has 7 sharps.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of C♯ Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the C♯ major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — C♯ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M7-M9
The C♯ Major 9th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-M7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-M7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C♯ Major 9th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C# Major 9th chord?
C# Major 9th is built from the C# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the C# Major 9th chord used in music?
C# Major 9th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 9th).
What is the fingering for C# Major 9th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of C# Major 9th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Rich, extended jazz voicing.
- The 9th adds colour and depth.
- Practice dropping less essential notes.
- Compare with the simpler 7th version.
- Jazz, R&B, neo-soul applications.
- Spread voicings sound best.
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