C+7b9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9

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How to Play C+7b9 on 5-String Guitar

C+^7b9, C7^♯5b9, C7^+5b9

Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭

Quick Summary

• The C+7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭
• In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 voicings available
• Also written as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+7b9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+7b9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C+7b9 on in Open G (Keith Richards) 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+7b9 chord?

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

How many ways can you play C+7b9 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 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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