C#9#5
notes
The chord C#9#5 is made up of these notes:
C#
E#
A
B
D#
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strum
The C#9#5 chord is a unique and colourful chord made up of the notes C#, E#, A, B, and D#. Imagine it as a twist on the traditional dominant ninth chord, where the fifth note is raised, adding a distinct sharpness to its sound. This chord is built with a root, a major third, an augmented fifth, a minor seventh, and a ninth. It often graces jazz and modern fusion pieces, where musicians love to experiment with rich, unexpected harmonies. In chord progressions, the C#9#5 can serve as a surprising twist or a bold statement, creating tension and excitement that resolves into something smoother or more familiar. This chord adds an adventurous flavour, perfect for those moments in music where you want to grab the listener's attention and take them on a journey.
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
A3
B3
D#4
C#4
Inversion 2
A3
B3
D#4
C#4
E#4
Inversion 3
B3
D#4
C#4
E#4
A4
Inversion 4
D#4
C#4
E#4
A4
B4