C7(b5 guitar chord (C Dominant 7th, Flat 5th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7(b5,b9), 7(-5,-9)

Steps: 1-3-b5-b7-b9

Notes: C-E-Gb-Bb-Db

Variation 1
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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