GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

C#9 Guitar Chord

The C#9 chord is a C# ninth chord containing C♯, F, A♭, B, E♭.

How to play the C#9 chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

C#9×
Recommended shapex · 4 · 3 · 4 · 4 · 4
C#9×
Open-position alternativex · 4 · 1 · 1 · 0 · 1
C#98fr
Position near fret 89 · 8 · 9 · 8 · 9 · 9

Notes in the C#9 chord

C♯ · F · A♭ · B · E♭

Practising the C#9 chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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