C#7b9
notes
The chord C#7b9 is made up of these notes:
C#
E#
G#
B
D
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strum
The C#7b9 chord is a fascinating and complex chord that carries a distinctively tense and dramatic sound. It's built from five notes: C#, E#, G#, B, and D. Starting with C# as the root, E# is the major third, G# the perfect fifth, B the minor seventh, and D the flat ninth. This chord is often used in jazz and classical music to create a sense of unresolved tension or to heighten dramatic moments. It often acts as a transitional chord, leading the listener with anticipation towards a resolution in the progression. You'll hear it creating intrigue and suspense, making it a powerful tool in a musician's arsenal.
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
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D4
C#4
E#4
Inversion 3
B3
D4
C#4
E#4
G#4
Inversion 4
D4
C#4
E#4
G#4
B4