E7b9 chord on guitar
E Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: E, G#, B, D and F.
How to play E7b9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open low E, D and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardFret 10 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 E7b9 chord?
E7b9 (E dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and F (flat ninth).
How do you play E7b9 on guitar?
The easiest E7b9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is E7b9 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.