C#7b9 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Db7b9. Notes: C#, F, G#, B and D.
How to play C#7b9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B and D; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#7b9 chord?
C#7b9 (C sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh) and D (flat ninth).
How do you play C#7b9 on ukulele?
The easiest C#7b9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is C#7b9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.