C+M7b9 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (EADGB) Tuning

Short answer: C+M7b9 is a C Augmented Major 7♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B, D♭. In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 3 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C+Δb9, CM7♯5b9, CM7+5b9, CΔ♯5b9, CΔ+5b9

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How to Play C+M7b9 on 5-String Guitar

C+^M7b9, C^+Δb9, CM7^♯5b9, CM7^+5b9, CΔ^♯5b9, CΔ^+5b9

Notes: C, E, G♯, B, D♭

Quick Summary

• The C+M7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B, D♭
• In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 3 voicings available
• Also written as: C+Δb9, CM7♯5b9, CM7+5b9, CΔ♯5b9, CΔ+5b9
• Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+M7b9 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C+M7b9 is a C Augmented Major 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B, D♭. On 5-String Guitar in Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 3 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+M7b9 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C+M7b9 on in Standard (EADGB) tuning, use one of the 3 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C+M7b9 chord?

The C+M7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B, D♭.

How many ways can you play C+M7b9 on 5-String Guitar?

In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 3 voicings for the C+M7b9 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+M7b9?

C+M7b9 is also known as C+Δb9, CM7♯5b9, CM7+5b9, CΔ♯5b9, CΔ+5b9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♯, B, D♭.

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