All about the C Ninth chord

What notes are in the C Ninth chord?

The C Ninth chord is played out of 5 notes: C, E, G, Bb, D.

How to play the C Ninth chord on piano?

What tones from the C Major scale are used in the C Ninth chord?

The C Ninth chord borrows 5 tones from the C Major scale: 1, 3, 5, b7, 9.

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What are the alterations in the C Ninth chord?

The C Ninth chord contains the following alterations:
  • 1 Flat