# 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 E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C dominant 7th sharp 9th.

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

## 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: 72

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 1 1 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/011010)
- Shape 2: 0 1 1 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/011013)
- Shape 3: 0 1 1 3 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/011313)
- Shape 4: 0 3 1 3 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/031313)
- Shape 5: 0 3 5 3 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/035343)
- Shape 6: 0 3 5 3 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/035340)
- Shape 7: 0 6 5 5 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/065546)
- Shape 8: 0 6 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th-sharp-9th/e/065556)

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