Guitar Chord Dictionary: C# Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine Chords

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 13(b9) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is constructed with the notes C#, E#, G#, B, D, F#, and A#, following the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, 11, and 13.

The C# 13(b9) chord is a complex and rich chord, often used in jazz and progressive music genres for its distinctive tonal qualities. If you're familiar with dominant (7) guitar chords, you'll find some similarities here, but the addition of the b9 and 13 intervals give this chord its unique sound.

Understanding the theory behind this chord is essential for mastering its application. The C# 13(b9) is built by stacking intervals, a concept you can learn more about in our guitar music theory tutorial. The intervals in this chord include the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, minor ninth, perfect eleventh, and major thirteenth.

Learning to play the C# 13(b9) chord can be a challenge due to its complex structure, but we have created clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to guide you. These visuals will help you understand the tones that compose the chord and how they are positioned on the fretboard.

As you progress with this tutorial, you may find our tutorial on chord notation helpful for understanding how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them. Additionally, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a valuable resource if you're trying to identify a chord shape you're unfamiliar with.

Ready to dive into the world of the C# 13(b9) chord? Let's get started!