# 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 D♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of C dominant 7th sharp 9th.

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

## 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: 22

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/x65556)
- Shape 2: 11 10 10 9 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/baa9b0)
- Shape 3: 11 10 10 9 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/baa9bb)
- Shape 4: 11 13 13 0 13 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/bdd0dc)
- Shape 5: 11 13 13 0 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/bdd0d0)
- Shape 6: 11 13 13 12 13 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/bddcd0)
- Shape 7: -1 6 8 5 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/x68580)
- Shape 8: -1 6 8 0 5 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/d-sharp/x68058)

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