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C7b9 chord on ukulele

C Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and Db.

C7b9 ukulele chord diagram, open position1Dbb92Bbb7GDbEBb
Open position · Easy

How to play C7b9

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
  3. Let the open G and E strings ring.
  4. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play C7b9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
C7b9 ukulele chord, open position1Dbb92Bbb7GDbEBb

Open position

Easy
C7b9 ukulele chord, fret 3 position1Bbb73E32G54Dbb9BbEGDb

Fret 3 position

Easy
C7b9 ukulele chord, fret 6 position6fr1Dbb93G52Bbb74E3DbGBbE

Fret 6 position

Medium
C7b9 ukulele chord, fret 9 position9fr1E33Bbb72Dbb94G5EBbDbG

Fret 9 position

Hard

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.

C7b9 on guitarC7b9 on piano

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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 ukulele?

The easiest C7b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (Db). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open G and E strings ring.

Is C7b9 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.