Accessible Page: How to Play a C7(#9) Chord on Guitar – Easy C Dominant Seventh Sharp Ninth Added Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 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 string
• 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 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• 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 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C 7(#9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 7(#9) chord, a unique and intriguing chord that belongs to the family of Dominant Chords. This chord is composed of the notes C, E, G, Bb, and D#, and is built by stacking the following music intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and #9 (Augmented Ninth).

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering its sound and placement on the fretboard. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we highly recommend our tutorial on fretboard intervals which will guide you through the intricacies of this fundamental aspect of guitar theory.

The C 7(#9) chord is not a beginner's chord and requires some familiarity with more advanced chords. If you're just starting out with intermediate guitar chords, you might find our intermediate guitar chord tutorial helpful in your journey.

As a member of the dominant chord family, the C 7(#9) chord often appears in various musical genres including jazz and blues. To delve deeper into this family of chords, our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords provides an excellent foundation.

Finally, to fully grasp how to construct and play the C 7(#9) chord, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will illustrate the tones that compose the chord, aiding you in your understanding and mastery of this complex chord. If you're still unsure about how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on chord notation will prove invaluable.

Let's dive into the fascinating world of the C 7(#9) chord!

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