C#9b5 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Dominant Ninth Flat Five, also written Db9b5. Notes: C#, F, G, B and D#.
How to play C#9b5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 9. 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#9b5 chord?
C#9b5 (C sharp dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G (diminished fifth), B (minor seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest C#9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is C#9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth flat five chord sound like?
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension.