C7#9 chord on guitar
C Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and D#.
How to play C7#9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9.
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Questions
What notes are in the C7#9 chord?
C7#9 (C dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh) and D# (sharp ninth).
How do you play C7#9 on guitar?
The easiest C7#9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
Is C7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.