Guitar Chord Dictionary: C# Dominant Ninth Chords
Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 9 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Dominant Chords family, is a rich and complex sound that can add depth and sophistication to your playing. The C# 9 chord is composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, B, and D#, and is built using the intervals 1 (the root), 3 (major third), 5 (perfect fifth), b7 (minor seventh), and 9 (major ninth).
Understanding the notation of these intervals is key to mastering the construction of the C# 9 chord. You can delve deeper into this topic in our comprehensive tutorial on how to denote chords based on their composing intervals.
If you're new to the world of dominant chords, our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords is a great place to start. This guide will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge about these versatile and commonly used chords.
For those looking to further expand their understanding of guitar chords, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals offers a detailed exploration of chord construction. This knowledge will not only help you understand the C# 9 chord better, but also empower you to create your own chord variations.
Finally, if you're interested in learning more about the wider family of 9 chords, our tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords is a fantastic resource. Here, you'll find more chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will help you master these beautiful and complex chords.
Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or an experienced guitarist interested in exploring new tonal possibilities, the C# 9 chord is a fascinating and rewarding chord to learn. Happy playing!
Notes of the C# 9 chord:
C#E#G#BD#
Tones in the Dominant Ninth chord:
Fingerings for the C#9 guitar chord
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 5
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9 | D 9 | E 9 | F 9 | G 9 | A 9 | B 9 | C#9 | D#9 | F#9 | G#9 | A#9 | Ab9 | Bb9 | Db9 | Eb9 | Gb9
Complete Fretboard Map of C# 9 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!