C#m9 chord
C-sharp minor ninth, also written Dbm9. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- C#
- 1
- E
- b3
- G#
- 5
- B
- b7
- D#
- 9
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The minor seventh adds a bluesy edge and leaves the chord sounding unfinished.
The 9th adds color on top without changing whether it's major or minor.
How to play C#m9
- Root on A
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Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with C#m9
C#m9 uses only notes from C# minor, G# minor, E major and B major. It sounds most at home in C# minor.