C+7♯9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Fifths (CGDAE) Tuning

Short answer: C+7♯9 is a C Augmented 7♯9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯. In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9

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How to Play C+7♯9 on 5-String Guitar

C+^7♯9, C7^♯5♯9, C7⁺⁵⁺⁹

Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯

Quick Summary

• The C+7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯
• In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 8 voicings available
• Also written as: C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+7♯9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C+7♯9 is a C Augmented 7♯9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯. On 5-String Guitar in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+7♯9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C+7♯9 on in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, use one of the 8 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C+7♯9 chord?

The C+7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯.

How many ways can you play C+7♯9 on 5-String Guitar?

In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 8 voicings for the C+7♯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+7♯9?

C+7♯9 is also known as C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯.

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