F7b9 chord on guitar
F Dominant Seventh Flat Nine. Notes: F, A, C, Eb and Gb.
How to play F7b9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- 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 F7b9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 7
HardFret 11 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 F7b9 chord?
F7b9 (F dominant seventh flat nine) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and Gb (flat ninth).
How do you play F7b9 on guitar?
The easiest F7b9 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
Is F7b9 hard to play on guitar?
F7b9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.