C# altered Chord

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Audible Example

What does a C# altered chord sound like?

C# altered chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a C# altered chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a C# altered chord on the guitar?

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About the C# altered chord

An altered chord is a dominant 7th chord with both the fifth and ninth raised or lowered (b5, #5, b9, #9). This creates maximum chromatic tension over a dominant function. Altered chords are a cornerstone of jazz improvisation and are used extensively in bebop, post-bop, and fusion.