C#13b9
notes
The chord C#13b9 is made up of these notes:
C#
E#
G#
B
D
A#
play
strum
The C#13b9 chord is a spicy and complex addition to any musician's toolkit. Made up of six notes: C#, E#, G#, B, D, and A#, this chord combines a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a flat ninth, and a major thirteenth. It's a chord that often appears in jazz and fusion genres, providing a rich, tension-filled sound that can add colour and intrigue to a harmony. In chord progressions, C#13b9 can create a sense of movement and anticipation, often leading into a resolution or acting as a pivot point in a musical narrative. Its unique dissonance and depth make it a favourite for musicians looking to add some drama and sophistication to their compositions.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E#3
G#3
B3
D4
A#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D4
A#4
C#4
E#4
Inversion 3
B3
D4
A#4
C#4
E#4
G#4
Inversion 4
D4
A#4
C#4
E#4
G#4
B4
Inversion 5
A#4
C#4
E#4
G#4
B4
D5