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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C 7(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 7(b9) chord, a rich and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is built from the notes C, E, G, Bb, and Db and is composed of the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and b9 (Minor Ninth).

The C 7(b9) chord is often found in various genres of music, but is particularly common in jazz and blues progressions. If you're interested in delving deeper into chord progressions, you might find our tutorial on jazz chord progressions and tutorial on the most common chord progressions useful.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial for mastering it. If you need a refresher on music intervals, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. You might also find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful in understanding the structure of the C 7(b9) chord.

This chord can be a bit challenging for beginners, but don't worry, with practice and understanding, you'll be able to play it with ease. For more advanced chords like this, you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.

Lastly, if you're curious about how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on guitar chords notation will be a great resource. And remember, if you ever come across a chord shape you're not sure how to name, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a lifesaver.

Now, let's dive into the C 7(b9) chord and learn how to play it with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns.

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