C#/Db11b9 guitar chord (C#/Db Dominant 11th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 11b9, 7sus4(b9)

Steps: 1-5-b7-b9-11

Notes: C#-G#-B-D-F#

The C#/Db 11b9 chord adds a flat ninth to the dominant 11th, resulting in a suspenseful and tension-filled tone. With notes C#, G#, B, D and F#, it's often used in jazz to create a rich, dissonant atmosphere. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "C#/Db 11b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C#/Db11b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your index finger
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 4th fret
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2
C#/Db11b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
C#/Db11b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 10th fret
  • With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other C#/Db Chords

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Other Dominant 11th, Flat 9th Chords