C#9
notes
The chord C#9 is made up of these notes:
C#
E#
G#
B
D#
play
strum
The C#9 chord, or C# dominant ninth, is a bright and lively chord that adds a splash of colour to any musical piece. This chord is built from five notes: C#, E#, G#, B, and D#. It starts with the root note C#, followed by a major third E#, a perfect fifth G#, a minor seventh B, and finally a major ninth D#. You’ll often find the C#9 chord popping up in jazz, blues, and funk, where it works its magic to create tension and resolution. In a chord progression, it tends to lead the listener towards a new musical idea or section, often bringing a sense of excitement or anticipation to the song.
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
D#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D#4
C#4
E#4
Inversion 3
B3
D#4
C#4
E#4
G#4
Inversion 4
D#4
C#4
E#4
G#4
B4