How To Play The C#7(b9) Guitar Chord

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Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 7(b9) chord! This chord is part of the Dominant Chords family, and it's composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, B, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and b9, which in complete terms are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Ninth.

The C# 7(b9) chord is a more complex chord, often found in jazz music. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial first.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial to mastering this chord. If you need a refresher on this topic, we have a comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals that can help you. This will also aid you in understanding how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, a topic we cover in our chords notation tutorial.

Learning how to play the C# 7(b9) chord involves understanding how to build chords by stacking intervals. Our guitar music theory tutorial is a great resource for this.

Once you have mastered the C# 7(b9) chord, you can use it in various chord progressions. Jazz musicians often use this chord, and you can learn more about this in our jazz chord progression tutorial.

Finally, if you're interested in exploring more chords in the Dominant family, our dominant guitar chords tutorial is a great resource. Happy learning!

C# 7(b9) chord Notes:

C# E# G# B D

How the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord is built:

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7(b9) | D 7(b9) | E 7(b9) | F 7(b9) | G 7(b9) | A 7(b9) | B 7(b9) | C#7(b9) | D#7(b9) | F#7(b9) | G#7(b9) | A#7(b9) | Ab7(b9) | Bb7(b9) | Db7(b9) | Eb7(b9) | Gb7(b9)

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FAQ

What notes make up the C#7(b9) chord?

The C#7(b9) chord is composed of five distinct notes: C# (Root), E# (Major Third), G# (Perfect Fifth), B (Minor Seventh), and D (Minor Ninth). These notes are derived from its specific interval structure.

What does the 'b9' signify in the C#7(b9) chord?

The 'b9' in C#7(b9) stands for a 'minor ninth' interval. This means the ninth degree of the scale is flattened by a half-step. For a C# chord, the natural ninth would be D#, so the b9 becomes D, adding a characteristic tension and color often utilized in jazz.

Why is the C#7(b9) chord classified as a dominant chord?

The C#7(b9) chord is part of the dominant chords family because it contains a minor seventh interval (b7) along with its root, major third, and perfect fifth. The presence of the minor seventh is the defining characteristic of a dominant 7th chord, upon which the b9 is then added.

What level of guitarist should attempt to learn the C#7(b9) chord?

The C#7(b9) is considered a more complex chord. It is generally recommended for intermediate to advanced guitarists who have a solid understanding of basic chords, fretboard intervals, and fundamental music theory concepts before attempting to master it.

How do intervals like 1, 3, 5, b7, and b9 translate to the notes of the C#7(b9) chord?

Starting from the root note C#: the 1 (Root) is C#, the 3 (Major Third) is E#, the 5 (Perfect Fifth) is G#, the b7 (Minor Seventh) is B, and the b9 (Minor Ninth) is D. Understanding these interval-to-note relationships is key to building and identifying the chord.

Why is understanding fretboard intervals crucial for mastering the C#7(b9) chord?

Understanding fretboard intervals is crucial because it allows you to visualize and locate the specific notes (C#, E#, G#, B, D) that form the C#7(b9) chord across different positions on the guitar neck. It also helps you understand how the chord is built from its root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and minor ninth.

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