C#7#9 guitar chord
The C#7#9 chord (C# 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes C#, E#, G#, B and D##, formula 1–3–5–b7–#9.
- Notes
- C# E# G# B D##
- Type
- 7th sharp 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
x43400How to play C#7#9
The easiest C#7#9 shape is x43400, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Gritty and aggressive, famous as the 'Hendrix chord' in rock and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#7#9 chord?
C#7#9 contains C#, E#, G#, B and D##. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–#9.
Is C#7#9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x43400.
What can I play instead of C#7#9?
C#7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C#7#9 is too hard or too busy.