How to Play C9b5 Chord on Guitar | C Dominant Ninth Flat five
Welcome to our tutorial on the C 9b5 chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, with its unique and complex sound, is composed of the notes C, E, Gb, Bb, and D. These notes are built from the music intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering its sound and placement on the fretboard. If you're unfamiliar with intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.
The C 9b5 chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, which are often used in jazz and blues music due to their tension-filled sound. If you're interested in learning more about dominant chords, check out our dominant guitar chords tutorial.
Playing the C 9b5 chord may be a bit advanced for beginners, but don't let that deter you. With practice and understanding of the chord building theory, you'll be able to master this chord in no time.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the C 9b5 chord. If you're looking for a more comprehensive guide on guitar chords, be sure to visit our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords.
As always, happy strumming and continue pushing your boundaries as a guitarist. The C 9b5 chord is a unique addition to your chord vocabulary, and we're excited to help you learn it.
Notes of the C 9b5 chord:
CEGbBbD
Tones in the Dominant Ninth Flat five chord:
Guitar Patterns for the C Dominant Ninth Flat five chord
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9b5 | D 9b5 | E 9b5 | F 9b5 | G 9b5 | A 9b5 | B 9b5 | C#9b5 | D#9b5 | F#9b5 | G#9b5 | A#9b5 | Ab9b5 | Bb9b5 | Db9b5 | Eb9b5 | Gb9b5
C 9b5 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.