GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

Cm9 Guitar Chord

The Cm9 chord is a C minor 9 chord containing C, E♭, G, B♭, D.

How to play the Cm9 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

Cm9×
Recommended shapex · 3 · 0 · 3 · 4 · 3
Cm9×
Open-position alternativex · 3 · 1 · 3 · 3 · 3
Cm96fr
Position near fret 68 · 6 · 0 · 0 · 8 · 6

Notes in the Cm9 chord

C · E♭ · G · B♭ · D

Practising the Cm9 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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