CM7b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in DROP A 6 STRING Tuning

Short answer: CM7b9 is a C Major 7♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G, B, D♭. In DROP A 6 STRING tuning, there are 24 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CMa7b9, CΔ7b9, CΔb9

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How to Play CM7b9 on Guitar

CM7b9, CMa7b9, CΔ7b9, CΔb9

Notes: C, E, G, B, D♭

3,0,4,2,1,0 (3.421.)
3,0,4,5,5,0 (1.234.)
3,3,2,2,5,2 (231141)
3,0,4,5,1,0 (2.341.)
3,0,4,5,6,0 (1.234.)
3,3,2,2,6,2 (231141)
3,0,4,5,7,0 (1.234.)
3,0,7,5,7,0 (1.324.)
3,0,3,5,7,0 (1.234.)
x,8,7,9,7,8 (x21413)
3,3,2,2,x,2 (2311x1)
3,0,4,5,x,0 (1.23x.)
3,3,4,2,x,0 (2341x.)
3,0,4,x,1,0 (2.3x1.)
3,0,2,x,1,2 (4.2x13)
3,x,4,2,1,0 (3x421.)
3,0,4,5,5,x (1.234x)
3,3,4,x,5,5 (112x34)
3,3,x,2,5,2 (23x141)
3,0,x,5,7,0 (1.x23.)
3,0,x,5,5,2 (2.x341)
3,0,2,5,x,2 (3.14x2)
3,3,7,x,7,0 (123x4.)
3,x,7,5,7,0 (1x324.)

Quick Summary

  • The CM7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D♭
  • In DROP A 6 STRING tuning, there are 24 voicings available
  • Also written as: CMa7b9, CΔ7b9, CΔb9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CM7b9 chord on Guitar?

CM7b9 is a C Major 7♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G, B, D♭. On Guitar in DROP A 6 STRING tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play CM7b9 on Guitar?

To play CM7b9 on in DROP A 6 STRING tuning, use one of the 24 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the CM7b9 chord?

The CM7b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B, D♭.

How many ways can you play CM7b9 on Guitar?

In DROP A 6 STRING tuning, there are 24 voicings for the CM7b9 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 CM7b9?

CM7b9 is also known as CMa7b9, CΔ7b9, CΔb9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G, B, D♭.

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