maj9
Extended · Chord Type
Major 9th Chord
Lush and expansive. Adds colour above the major 7th chord.
0 st4 st7 st11 st14 st
How to Hear It
The ninth extends above the octave, adding colour and openness to the major 7th. Lush and expansive.
Hear the Major 9th Chord
Famous Examples
- Beautiful (Cmaj9) — Carole King
- Questions 67 and 68 — Chicago
Major 9th in All 12 Keys
Related Extended
About the Major 9th Chord
Built from the semitone intervals 0, 4, 7, 11, 14 from the root, the major 9th chord belongs to the extended family and appears across virtually every genre of music.
To train your ear to recognise the major 9th chord instantly, practice hearing it in all 12 keys. Use the links above to target specific roots, or open the full recognition trainer.