C# m(maj9)

The C# m(maj9) chord consists of the C# (Perfect unison), E (Minor third), G# (Perfect fifth), C (Major seventh) and D# (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C# m(maj9) chord

How to play the C# m(maj9) chord

  1. Find C# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add E (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C#
  3. Add G# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C#
  4. Add C (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above C#
  5. Add D# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above C#
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the C# m(maj9) chord

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