C Minor 9th Guitar Chord (Cm9)
C Minor 9th (Cm9) is built from C, Eb, G, Bb, D, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M formula measured from the root C. This page shows 1 fingering with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Cm9
Notes in Cm9
- C1P
- Eb3m
- G5P
- Bb7m
- D9M
How to play Cm9
C Minor 9th Guitar Chord (Cm9) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Cm9 FAQ
- What notes are in C Minor 9th?
- C Minor 9th (Cm9) contains C, Eb, G, Bb, D. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M above the root C.
- How do you play Cm9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Cm9": low E muted, D at fret 3, G at fret 3.
- Is Cm9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the minor seventh family. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.