C Sharp Minor 9th (also written Dbm9)
C#m9 is made of 5 notes: C#, E, G#, B and D#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E | b3 | minor 3rd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | b7 | minor 7th |
| D# | 9 | 9th |
A minor 9th chord adds a 9th to a minor 7th. It sounds deep and smooth, very common in R&B, neo-soul and jazz.