C#7b9 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Db7b9. Notes: C#, F, G#, B and D.
How to play C#7b9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C#7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 9 position
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B and D; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#7b9 chord?
C#7b9 (C sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh) and D (flat ninth).
How do you play C#7b9 on guitar?
The easiest C#7b9 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is C#7b9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.