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C♭ Dominant 9th

Notes: C♭ – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ – D♭
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9Also written: C♭9Lower D♭ to D♭♭ and it is C♭7♭9; raise D♭ to D and it is C♭7♯9. C♭, E♭, G♭ and B♭♭ do not move.

The C♭ Dominant 9th chord is a five-note chord made up of C♭, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, and D♭.

C♭ Dominant 9th chord: C♭, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D♭

It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, and major ninth.

A dominant 7th plus the 9th: funkier and brighter than a plain 7th, common in funk and soul.

Construction

C♭ Dominant 9th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd = C♭, E♭, G♭, B♭♭, D♭
NoteIntervalDegree
C♭Root1
E♭Major 3rd3
G♭Perfect 5th5
B♭♭Minor 7th♭7
D♭Major 2nd9

How to Play the C♭ Dominant 9th

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

C♭ Dominant 9th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C♭ Dominant 9th chord on piano?
The C♭ Dominant 9th chord contains the notes C♭ – E♭ – G♭ – B♭♭ – D♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Cb Dominant 9th chord?
The Cb Dominant 9th chord (Cb9) contains 5 notes: Cb, E, G, Bb, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9.
How is Cb9 used in music?
Cb9 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?
Cb9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.

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