Major 9th
Bill Evans Rootless Voicing — revolutionized jazz piano
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 11 semitones, 14 semitones
The Cmaj9 chord sounds dreamy, open, and luxurious. It is built from the notes C, E, G, B, D, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz, and R&B and soul. Bill Evans Rootless Voicing — revolutionized jazz piano.
Notes: C – E – G – B – D | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
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