B7#9 chord on guitar
B Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: B, D#, F#, A and D.
How to play B7#9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play B7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D#, F#, A and C##; C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the B7#9 chord?
B7#9 (B dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh) and D (sharp ninth).
How do you play B7#9 on guitar?
The easiest B7#9 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is B7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.