C13(#9) chord - C Dominant Thirteen Sharp Ninth - guitar chord chart

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the C 13(#9) chord. This chord, belonging to the family of Dominant Chords, is a complex and rich sounding chord that can add a lot of depth to your guitar playing. Composed of the notes C, E, G, Bb, D#, F, and A, it is built with the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, #9, 11, and 13.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering it. The intervals are the distances between the notes that make up the chord, and understanding them can help you construct the chord on the fretboard. If you're not familiar with the concept of intervals, you may want to check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals before you proceed.

The C 13(#9) chord is a little more advanced than the chords typically learned by beginners. If you're looking for a challenge and want to expand your chord vocabulary, you're in the right place. This chord is often used in jazz music, and learning it can help you master jazz chord progressions.

In this tutorial, we'll be providing you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the C 13(#9) chord. We'll also explain how these tones relate to the intervals that make up the chord. If you're unsure how to read chord diagrams or how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our tutorial on guitar chord notation might be helpful.

So, whether you're an intermediate player looking to broaden your chord knowledge or a seasoned guitarist looking for a new challenge, let's dive into the world of the C 13(#9) chord. Happy playing!