C+7b9 Dobro Chord — Chart and Tabs in open E country Tuning

Short answer: C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9

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How to Play C+7b9 on Dobro

C+7b9, C7♯5b9, C7+5b9

Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭

x,9,8,8,11,9 (x21143)
x,11,8,8,9,9 (x41123)
x,11,9,8,9,8 (x42131)
x,9,9,8,11,8 (x23141)
9,11,8,8,9,x (24113x)
9,9,8,8,11,x (23114x)
8,11,9,8,9,x (14213x)
8,9,9,8,11,x (12314x)
8,11,x,8,9,9 (14x123)
9,11,x,8,9,8 (24x131)
8,9,x,8,11,9 (12x143)
9,9,x,8,11,8 (23x141)

Quick Summary

  • The C+7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭
  • In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Dobro fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+7b9 chord on Dobro?

C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. On Dobro in open E country tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+7b9 on Dobro?

To play C+7b9 on in open E country tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C+7b9 chord?

The C+7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭.

How many ways can you play C+7b9 on Dobro?

In open E country tuning, there are 12 voicings for the C+7b9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭.

What are other names for C+7b9?

C+7b9 is also known as C7♯5b9, C7+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭.

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