C9b5 chord on guitar
C Dominant Ninth Flat Five. Notes: C, E, Gb, Bb and D.
How to play C9b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (Gb).
- Let the open high E string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
Gbb5 · diminished fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
D9 · ninth
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the C9b5 chord?
C9b5 (C dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), Gb (diminished fifth), Bb (minor seventh) and D (ninth).
How do you play C9b5 on guitar?
The easiest C9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is C9b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth flat five chord sound like?
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension.