C Sharp Major 9th (also written Dbmaj9)
C#maj9 is made of 5 notes: C#, E# (F), G#, B# (C) and D#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C#maj9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E# (F) | 3 | major 3rd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B# (C) | 7 | major 7th |
| D# | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.