C Sharp Dominant 9th (also written Db9)
C#9 is made of 5 notes: C#, E# (F), G#, B and D#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C#9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E# (F) | 3 | major 3rd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | b7 | minor 7th |
| D# | 9 | 9th |
A dominant 9th chord stacks a 9th on top of a dominant 7th. It sounds funky and rich, a classic sound in funk and soul.