C♭ 9♯5
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C♭9♯5
C♭ – E♭ – G – B♭♭ – D♭
Formula:R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-A5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-#5-b7-9
Introduction
The C♭ 9♯5 chord is a five-note chord made up of C♭, E♭, G, B♭♭, and D♭. It is built from a root, major third, augmented fifth, minor seventh, and major ninth.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of Cb 9♯5 has 7 flats.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of C♭ Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the C♭ major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — B Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-A5-m7-M9
The C♭ 9♯5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C♭ 9♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Cb 9♯5 chord?
The Cb 9♯5 chord (Cb9♯5) contains 5 notes: Cb, E, G#, Bb, D. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7-M9.
How is Cb9♯5 used in music?
Cb9♯5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Cb9♯5?
Cb9♯5 uses scale degrees 1-3-#5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Cb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Cb9♯5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Cb9♯5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Cb9♯5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.
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