I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
C Major 9 Chord
Learn the C Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable C Major 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 3 2 4 3 3
A shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 3 5 7 5 7
G shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 8 7 5 7 5 7
E shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 8 10 9 9 8 10
D shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 12 x 10 12 12 10
Full fretboard map
Every C Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using C Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.