How to play C Dominant 7 sharp 9 on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 3303
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 3.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3.
- Let the 2nd string ring open.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in C Dominant 7 sharp 9
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| C | 1 (root) |
| E | 3 |
| G | 5 |
| B♭ | ♭7 |
| D♯ | ♯9 |
The formula for C Dominant 7 sharp 9 (7♯9) is 1 3 5 ♭7 ♯9: take the root, then the scale degrees listed.
When to use C7♯9
The dominant 7 sharp 9 is gritty and bluesy: the Hendrix chord. It is at home in rock, funk and blues, where the major and minor third seem to sound at once.
Other C chords
C, Cm, C7, Cmaj7, Cm7, Csus2, Csus4, C°, C+, Cadd9, C6, Cø7
Other dominant 7 sharp 9 chords on ukulele
D♭7♯9, D7♯9, E♭7♯9, E7♯9, F7♯9, F♯7♯9, G7♯9, A♭7♯9, A7♯9, B♭7♯9, B7♯9
Frequently asked questions
How do you play C Dominant 7 sharp 9 on ukulele?
The easiest C7♯9 shape on ukulele is 3303 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 3. Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 3. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 3. Let the 2nd string ring open.)
What notes are in C Dominant 7 sharp 9?
C Dominant 7 sharp 9 (C7♯9) contains the notes C E G B♭ D♯. The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 ♯9.
How many ukulele shapes are there for C7♯9?
There are many. This page shows 1 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See C Dominant 7 sharp 9 on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.