C9 chord at the 2nd fret (332333)
- Fingering
- 332333
- Fingers
- 2 2 1 3 3 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 2nd fret
Notes in the C dominant 9th chord
The C9 chord is made of C · E · G · B♭ · D. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major third |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
| B♭ | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| D | 9 | ninth |
How to play the C9 guitar chord
- Lay your second finger flat across the 3rd fret, from the low E string to the A string.
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the G and B strings.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the 2nd fret shape, 332333. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 6 strings.
Keys with the C9 chord
C9 is the V chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in D minor.
Chords related to C9
C9 guitar chord questions
How do you play a C9 chord on guitar?
Play 332333, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 2 2 1 3 3 4.
What notes are in the C9 chord?
The C dominant 9th chord has 5 notes: C, E, G, Bb and D. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the C9 chord in?
C9 is the V chord in F major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in D minor.
C9 chord diagram to print or save
Printable C9 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · C9 chord PNG (1200 px)
