C9#5 guitar chord (C Dominat 9th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: 9#5, 7(#5,9), 9+5, +9

Steps: 1-3-#5-b7-9

Notes: C-E-G#-Bb-D

The C 9#5 chord adds a sharp fifth to the dominant ninth, making for an intriguing and striking harmonic structure. With notes C, E, G#, Bb and D, this chord provides a tense and dramatic atmosphere in jazz and fusion genres. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "C 9#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C9#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret
  • Place a barre using your ring finger on the 3rd fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • 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
C9#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret using your index finger
  • Position your thumb on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

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Other Dominat 9th, Sharp 5th Chords