C ninth ukulele chord (C9)
A ninth chord adds a ninth to the seventh chord. A rich, groovy sound, typical of funk, soul and blues.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | root |
| E | major third |
| G | perfect fifth |
| B♭ (B flat) | minor seventh |
| D | major ninth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 · C – E – G – B♭ – D
A progression with this chord
The basis of blues and funk: the ninth chord on the first degree, then on the fourth.