C#9 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Ninth, also written Db9. Notes: C#, F, G#, B and D#.
How to play C#9
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 9 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 9 (B).
- 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 C#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 4
HardFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B and D#; E# is the same key as F.
More C# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C#9 chord?
C#9 (C sharp dominant ninth) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#9 on guitar?
The easiest C#9 is the "fret 8 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 8 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 9 (C#).
Is C#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated hard and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.