C Major 9th
Cmaj9 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 | 3 | major 3rd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 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.