C9(#5) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the C Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth chord

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 9(#5) chord. This intriguing chord is part of the Augmented Chords family, and is composed of the notes C, E, G#, Bb, and D. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, #5, b7, and 9, which in full are the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth.

Understanding the C 9(#5) chord requires a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. If you need a refresher, check out our comprehensive tutorials on these topics.

Learning to play the C 9(#5) chord involves mastering chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. This can be a bit advanced, so if you're new to guitar, you might want to start with our tutorial on guitar chords of all types before diving into this more advanced chord.

Once you've mastered the C 9(#5), you can incorporate it into various chord progressions, including jazz chord progressions, which frequently use major seventh, minor seventh, and seventh chord types. If you're unsure of how to put chords together to create songs, our tutorial on the most common chord progressions can be a great help.

Finally, if you have a chord shape but aren't sure how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a valuable resource. Happy playing!