C7b9
notes
The chord C7b9 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
A#
C#
play
strum
The C7b9 chord is a spicy little number that adds tension and intrigue to music. It's built from the notes C, E, G, A#, and C#, which form a structure consisting of a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, and a flatted ninth. This chord is often found in jazz, classical, and some Latin music, where musicians use it to create a sense of anticipation or drama. It’s a favourite for adding a bit of edge to a piece, and you'll commonly hear it just before a resolution, giving the music a rich, complex feel that keeps listeners on their toes.
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
E3
G3
A#3
C#4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
A#3
C#4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
A#3
C#4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
C#4
C4
E4
G4
A#4