C7#9 chord on ukulele
C Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: C, E, G, Bb and D#.
How to play C7#9
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9.
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Questions
What notes are in the C7#9 chord?
C7#9 (C dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh) and D# (sharp ninth).
How do you play C7#9 on ukulele?
The easiest C7#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is C7#9 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 sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.