C♯ 9th guitar chord
How to play the C♯ 9th chord (also written D♭), written C♯9, on guitar. The shape is 4 4 3 4 4 4 and it sounds the notesC♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ — free to print or download below.
How to play the C♯ 9th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 4 4 3 4 4 4 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯.
Notes in the C♯ 9th chord
The C♯ 9th chord contains the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯. The diagram shows the common barre shape, 4 4 3 4 4 4 from the lowest string to the highest.
C♯ 9th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C♯ 9th chord on guitar?
Use the shape 4 4 3 4 4 4 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯.
What notes are in the C♯ 9th chord?
The C♯ 9th chord (C♯9) contains the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯.
Is the C♯ 9th guitar chord diagram free?
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