Major 9 chords

A major 9 chord is a 5-note chord — the root plus a major third, a perfect fifth, a major seventh and a ninth above it. It is a major seventh chord with a ninth stacked on top.

It sounds especially lush and open, a favourite in soul, neo-soul and jazz. Below are the major 9 chords for all twelve keys, from C to B — pick any chart for its full set of voicings, the piano shape and how it's built.