C#9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 4 String Tuning

Short answer: C#9 is a C# Dominant 9 chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯. In 4 String tuning, there are 10 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 Guitar

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

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯

x,6,6,4,6,4 (x23141)
x,6,6,4,4,6 (x23114)
x,6,6,8,6,0 (x1243.)
x,6,6,8,0,6 (x124.3)
x,6,9,8,9,6 (x13241)
x,6,9,8,6,9 (x13214)
11,10,x,8,9,0 (43x12.)
11,8,x,10,9,0 (41x32.)
11,10,x,8,0,9 (43x1.2)
11,8,x,10,0,9 (41x3.2)

Quick Summary

  • The C#9 chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯
  • In 4 String tuning, there are 10 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#7/9, C#79, C#97, C# dom9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C#9 chord on Guitar?

C#9 is a C# Dominant 9 chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯. On Guitar in 4 String tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#9 on Guitar?

To play C#9 on in 4 String tuning, use one of the 10 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 Guitar?

In 4 String tuning, there are 10 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♯.

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