D7b9 chord on guitar
D Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: D, F#, A, C and Eb.
How to play D7b9
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 b9.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7b9 chord?
D7b9 (D dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh) and Eb (flat ninth).
How do you play D7b9 on guitar?
The easiest D7b9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is D7b9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh flat nine chord sound like?
The 7b9 chord adds a flat ninth to a dominant seventh. It pulls strongly to a minor chord and is common in jazz and flamenco.