Fretwork

C♯maj9

C♯ major 9th · also written Dbmaj9

C♯ · E♯ · G♯ · B♯ · D♯

C♯ major 9th is generally considered a harder chord to play, since even its easiest full voicing needs a barre. There are 5 ways to play it below, plus a capo shortcut and an easier substitute for when the barre isn't there yet.

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Every way to play it

No capo. 5 shapes, easiest first.

Sounds similar

A different, easier chord. These play their own notes, so you can hear the difference.