C7b9 chord on guitar
C Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and Db.
How to play C7b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 8 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 8 (Bb).
- Don't play the B and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play C7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9.
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Questions
What notes are in the C7b9 chord?
C7b9 (C dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh) and Db (flat ninth).
How do you play C7b9 on guitar?
The easiest C7b9 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (Db). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 8 (C).
Is C7b9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine chord sound like?
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco.