C+7♯9 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: C+7♯9 is a C Augmented 7♯9 chord with the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯. In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9

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How to Play C+7♯9 on Guitar

C+7♯9, C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9

Notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯

11,9,8,8,11,8 (321141)
8,9,8,8,11,11 (121134)
8,11,8,8,9,11 (131124)
8,9,11,8,11,8 (123141)
8,11,11,8,9,8 (134121)
11,11,8,8,9,8 (341121)
x,11,11,8,9,8 (x34121)
x,9,8,8,11,11 (x21134)
x,9,11,8,11,8 (x23141)
x,11,8,8,9,11 (x31124)
11,11,8,8,9,x (34112x)
8,9,11,8,11,x (12314x)
11,9,8,8,11,x (32114x)
8,11,11,8,9,x (13412x)
11,11,x,8,9,8 (34x121)
8,9,x,8,11,11 (12x134)
11,9,x,8,11,8 (32x141)
8,11,x,8,9,11 (13x124)

Quick Summary

  • The C+7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C+7♯9 chord on Guitar?

C+7♯9 is a C Augmented 7♯9 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯. On Guitar in Open E tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C+7♯9 on Guitar?

To play C+7♯9 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C+7♯9 chord?

The C+7♯9 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯.

How many ways can you play C+7♯9 on Guitar?

In Open E tuning, there are 18 voicings for the C+7♯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+7♯9?

C+7♯9 is also known as C7♯5♯9, C7+5+9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♯, B♭, D♯.

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