CM7♯9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: CM7♯9 is a C Major 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: CMa7♯9, CΔ7♯9, CΔ♯9

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How to Play CM7♯9 on 5-String Guitar

CM7^♯9, CMa7^♯9, CΔ7^♯9, CΔ^♯9

Notes: C, E, G, B, D♯

Quick Summary

• The CM7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D♯
• In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 voicings available
• Also written as: CMa7♯9, CΔ7♯9, CΔ♯9
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CM7♯9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

CM7♯9 is a C Major 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 CM7♯9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play CM7♯9 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 CM7♯9 chord?

The CM7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D♯.

How many ways can you play CM7♯9 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 4 voicings for the CM7♯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 CM7♯9?

CM7♯9 is also known as CMa7♯9, CΔ7♯9, CΔ♯9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G, B, D♯.

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