F9b5 chord on guitar
F Dominant Ninth Flat Five. Notes: F, A, B, Eb and G.
How to play F9b5
- Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open A, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 13
HardNotes and theory
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension. The formula is 1 3 b5 b7 9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F, A, Cb, Eb and G; Cb is the same key as B.
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Questions
What notes are in the F9b5 chord?
F9b5 (F dominant ninth flat five) is made of five notes: F (root), A (major third), B (diminished fifth), Eb (minor seventh) and G (ninth).
How do you play F9b5 on guitar?
The easiest F9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
Is F9b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth flat five chord sound like?
The 9b5 is a dominant ninth with a lowered fifth, a jazz chord with a lot of tension.