C+7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string B tuning Tuning

Short answer: C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9

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How to Play C+7b9 on Guitar

C+7b9, C7♯5b9, C7+5b9

Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭

11,9,11,10,9,9 (314211)
9,9,11,10,9,11 (113214)
x,9,11,10,9,11 (x13214)
11,9,11,10,9,x (31421x)
11,9,x,10,9,9 (31x211)
9,9,x,10,9,11 (11x213)

Quick Summary

  • The C+7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭
  • In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: C7♯5b9, C7+5b9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+7b9 chord on Guitar?

C+7b9 is a C Augmented 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♭. On Guitar in 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+7b9 on Guitar?

To play C+7b9 on in 6-string B tuning tuning, use one of the 6 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 Guitar?

In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 6 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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