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C♯ minor ninth chord

The C♯m9 chord (minor ninth) is made of the notes C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9.

C♯m9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1C♯Unison
♭3EMinor third
5G♯Perfect fifth
♭7BMinor seventh
9D♯Major ninth

Inversions

  • C♯m9C♯ E G♯ B D♯Root position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the C♯m9 chord?
The notes are C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯.
What is the formula of the C♯m9 chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.

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