C#/Db13b9 guitar chord (C#/Db Dominant 13th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 13b9, 13-9, 7(b9,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9-13

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

The C#/Db 13b9 chord combines a dominant 13th with a flat ninth, producing a dark, intense sound. Its notes C#, F, G#, B, D and A# are favored in jazz to create a striking and unresolved feeling. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "C#/Db 13b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C#/Db13b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 4th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
C#/Db13b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
  • Stretch out your ring finger to the 9th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
C#/Db13b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
  • With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 9th fret
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret using your thumb
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Other C#/Db Chords

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Other Dominant 13th, Flat 9th Chords