C7b5b9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: C7b5b9 is a C 7♭5♭9 chord with the notes C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭. In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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How to Play C7b5b9 on Guitar

C7b5b9

Notes: C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭

11,7,7,8,9,x,x (41123xx)
7,7,11,8,9,x,x (11423xx)
11,7,7,x,9,11,x (311x24x)
7,7,11,x,9,11,x (113x24x)
11,10,7,8,x,x,7 (4312xx1)
7,10,11,8,x,x,7 (1342xx1)
11,x,7,8,9,x,7 (4x123x1)
7,x,11,8,9,x,7 (1x423x1)
7,7,11,x,x,11,10 (113xx42)
7,10,11,x,x,11,7 (123xx41)
11,x,7,x,9,11,7 (3x1x241)
7,x,11,x,9,11,7 (1x3x241)
11,7,7,8,x,x,10 (4112xx3)
7,7,11,8,x,x,10 (1142xx3)
11,7,7,x,x,11,10 (311xx42)
11,10,7,x,x,11,7 (321xx41)

Quick Summary

  • The C7b5b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭
  • In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C7b5b9 chord on Guitar?

C7b5b9 is a C 7♭5♭9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭. On Guitar in Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C7b5b9 on Guitar?

To play C7b5b9 on in Drop B (7-String) tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C7b5b9 chord?

The C7b5b9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭.

How many ways can you play C7b5b9 on Guitar?

In Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 16 voicings for the C7b5b9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G♭, B♭, D♭.

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