C#9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Double C Tuning

Short answer: C#9 is a C# Dominant 9 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯. In Double C tuning, there are 4 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#7/9, C#79, C#97, C# dom9

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How to Play C#9 on Banjo

C#9, C#7/9, C#79, C#97, C#dom9

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯

4,1,1,5,1 (21131)
1,1,4,5,1 (11231)
4,1,1,3,3 (41123)
1,1,4,3,3 (11423)

Quick Summary

  • The C#9 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯
  • In Double C tuning, there are 4 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#7/9, C#79, C#97, C# dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#9 chord on Banjo?

C#9 is a C# Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯. On Banjo in Double C tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#9 on Banjo?

To play C#9 on in Double C tuning, use one of the 4 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C#9 chord?

The C#9 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯.

How many ways can you play C#9 on Banjo?

In Double C tuning, there are 4 voicings for the C#9 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#9?

C#9 is also known as C#7/9, C#79, C#97, C# dom9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯.