C9 chord on piano
C Dominant Ninth. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and D.
How to play C9
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G, Bb and D 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
D9 · ninth
Notes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
D9 · ninth
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the C9 chord?
C9 (C dominant ninth) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh) and D (ninth).
How do you play C9 on piano?
Play C, E, G, Bb and D 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 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.