C7b9 chord on piano
C Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and Db.
How to play C7b9
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G, Bb and Db above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
Dbb9 · flat ninth
Notes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
Dbb9 · flat ninth
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 piano?
Play C, E, G, Bb and Db together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.