Accessible Page: Guitar Chord Dictionary: C# Major Sixth Nine Added Chords

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C# 6/9 Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the C# 6/9 chord. This is a unique and beautiful chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. It is composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, A#, and D# and is built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9. This chord is a wonderful addition to any guitarist's repertoire and can add a sophisticated touch to your playing.

To fully understand this chord, it's important to familiarize yourself with fretboard intervals. The intervals that make up the C# 6/9 chord are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Major Ninth. For a refresher on these intervals, you can refer to our tutorial on chord notation.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the C# 6/9 chord. We will also delve into the theory behind the chord, teaching you how these specific tones interact to create the distinctive sound of the C# 6/9. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out this guitar music theory tutorial.

The C# 6/9 chord is not just for advanced players. Even if you're a beginner, with practice and patience, you can master this chord. For more advanced chords beyond the beginner level, you can explore our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Once you've mastered the C# 6/9 chord, you can start incorporating it into your own music. You might find it useful in jazz chord progressions or to add a unique flavor to common chord progressions. The possibilities are endless!

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the C# 6/9 chord? Let's get started!

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