C#/Dbmaj9 guitar chord (C#/Db Major 9th)

Symbols: maj9, M9, maj7(9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9

Notes: C#-F-G#-C-D#

The C#/Db maj9 chord is a lush and sophisticated chord that extends the major 7th by adding a ninth. With the notes C#, F, G#, C and D#, it delivers a dreamy and elegant sound, making it a favorite in jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "C#/Db maj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 4th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Press the B (2nd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 8th fret
With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 6

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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