C#6/9 chord
C#6/9 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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C#6/9 is equivalent to Db6/9. It's usually played as a movable shape or in open positions.
Chord structure
The chord consists of five notes. The notes represent the root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and major ninth intervals. Notice that the fifth is sometimes omitted.
Chord name
C#6/9 is an abbreviation for C sharp sixth added ninth. A less common abbreviation is C#6add9.
Notes
The notes that the C#6/9 chord consists of are C#, F, G#, A# and D#.
Inversions
1st inversion: C#6/9/F (means that F is the bass note).
2nd inversion: C#6/9/G# (means that G# is the bass note).
3rd inversion: C#6/9/A# (means that A# is the bass note).
4th inversion: C#6/9/D# (means that D# is the bass note).
Omissions
C#6/9(no5) is a C#6/9 with no fifth (G#).
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring C#6/9.
| Progression 1: Bossa nova style. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
C#6 |
E7 |
D#9 |
G#13 |
C#6/9 |