C9 guitar chord (C Dominant 9th)

The C 9 chord adds a ninth to the dominant seventh, creating a rich and jazzy sound. With notes C, E, G, Bb and D, it brings a vibrant tension that is often used in blues, jazz, and funk. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "C 9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

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

• Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
• Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
• Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
• Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret using your thumb
• To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

• Press the E (1st) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
• Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
• Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings

• Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
• With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
• Now, strum all the strings

• Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
• With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string