Accessible Page: How to Play a C13(b9) Chord on Guitar – Easy C Dominant Thirteen Flat Nine Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 1 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C 13(b9) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the intriguing C 13(b9) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, known for their unique sound and extensive use in various music genres. The C 13(b9) chord is composed of the notes C, E, G, Bb, Db, F, and A, making it a rich and complex chord that can add depth and sophistication to your music.

In order to understand and play this chord effectively, you need to grasp the concept of musical intervals. The intervals that build the C 13(b9) chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), b9 (Minor Ninth), 11 (Perfect Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth). You can delve into a more detailed explanation of these intervals in our fretboard intervals tutorial.

Learning this chord may be a bit challenging if you're a beginner, as it requires a good understanding of chord construction. If you're not familiar with how chords are built by stacking intervals, we recommend you to visit our guitar music theory tutorial.

Given its complexity, the C 13(b9) chord is typically used in more advanced music, particularly in jazz. If you're interested in learning more about this style of music, check out our jazz chord progressions tutorial.

Finally, if you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, our dominant guitar chords tutorial is a great resource. It covers a wide range of dominant chords, including the C 13(b9) chord that we are focusing on here.

With a good understanding of the theory behind the C 13(b9) chord and some practice, you'll be adding this unique sound to your music in no time. Happy playing!

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