C°9 7-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B Tuning

Short answer: C°9 is a C Diminished 9 chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D. In Drop B tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C dim9

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How to Play C°9 on 7-String Guitar

C°9, Cdim9

Notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D

x,8,10,8,10,x,9 (x1314x2)
x,9,10,8,10,x,8 (x2314x1)
10,8,7,8,7,x,x (42131xx)
7,8,10,8,7,x,x (12431xx)
10,9,x,8,10,x,8 (32x14x1)
10,8,x,8,10,x,9 (31x14x2)
10,x,7,8,7,x,8 (4x121x3)
7,x,10,8,7,x,8 (1x421x3)
7,8,10,x,7,11,x (123x14x)
10,8,7,x,7,11,x (321x14x)
7,9,10,x,6,x,6 (234x1x1)
10,9,7,x,6,x,6 (432x1x1)
10,6,7,x,6,x,9 (412x1x3)
7,6,10,x,6,x,9 (214x1x3)
7,x,10,x,7,11,8 (1x3x142)
10,x,7,x,7,11,8 (3x1x142)

Quick Summary

  • The C°9 chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D
  • In Drop B tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: C dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 7-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C°9 chord on 7-String Guitar?

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

How do you play C°9 on 7-String Guitar?

To play C°9 on in Drop B 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 C°9 chord?

The C°9 chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D.

How many ways can you play C°9 on 7-String Guitar?

In Drop B tuning, there are 16 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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