C#m9 Guitar Chord
A sophisticated minor sound popular in neo-soul, jazz and lo-fi hip-hop. On guitar, the fifth is commonly omitted to make room for the ninth.
Strings
X–4–2–4–4–4
Notation for C#m9 chord
Other names: C# minor 9th, C# min9, C#-9
Music theory name: minor ninth chord
Common name: C# minor ninth chord
Intervals and tones in C#m9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| E | Minor 3rd |
| Ab | Perfect 5th |
| H | Minor 7th |
| Eb | Major 9th |
All Variations
Open
X–4–2–4–4–4
Fret 5
X–6–6–6–5–7
Fret 7
X–7–9–8–9–9
Fret 9
9–11–9–9–9–11