# C dominant 7th sharp 9th Guitar Chord

> The C dominant 7th sharp 9th dominant 7th sharp 9th chord introduces a sharp ninth D♯, creating a bluesy, expressive tension. The clash between the major third E and sharp ninth D♯ gives it a powerful, gritty sound used in jazz, funk, and rock. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C dominant 7th sharp 9th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C7♯9
- Notes: C, E, G, B♭, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), ♭7 (B♭), ♯9 (D♯)
- Mood: funky, bluesy, edgy, aggressive
- Genres: Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock
- Playable shapes: 29

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 1 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/x11010)
- Shape 2: 6 6 5 5 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/665540)
- Shape 3: 6 6 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/665550)
- Shape 4: 6 6 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/665556)
- Shape 5: -1 13 13 0 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/xdd0dc)
- Shape 6: -1 13 13 12 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/xddcdc)
- Shape 7: -1 13 13 0 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/xdd0d0)
- Shape 8: -1 13 13 12 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/b-flat/xddcd0)

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