C°9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Tuning

Short answer: C°9 is a C Diminished 9 chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D. In Drop D tuning, there are 6 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C dim9

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How to Play C°9 on Guitar

C°9, Cdim9

Notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D

x,3,0,2,4,2 (x3.142)
10,9,7,7,7,11 (321114)
10,x,7,8,7,10 (3x1214)
10,x,7,7,7,11 (2x1113)
10,x,0,11,10,11 (1x.324)
10,9,7,7,x,11 (3211x4)

Quick Summary

  • The C°9 chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D
  • In Drop D tuning, there are 6 voicings available
  • Also written as: C dim9
  • 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 Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D. On Guitar in Drop D tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C°9 on Guitar?

To play C°9 on in Drop D 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°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 Drop D tuning, there are 6 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 dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D.

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