D#7b9 chord on guitar
D Sharp Dominant Seventh Flat Nine, also written Eb7b9. Notes: D#, G, A#, C# and E.
How to play D#7b9
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open G and high E strings 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 D#7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardFret 9 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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C# and E; F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#7b9 chord?
D#7b9 (D sharp dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh) and E (flat ninth).
How do you play D#7b9 on guitar?
The easiest D#7b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open G and high E strings ring.
Is D#7b9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.